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ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF MINES

HON. G. C WARDROPE, Minister D. P. DOUGLASS, Deputy Minister R. L. SMITH, Director, Mines Inspection Branch

Statistical Review of the Mineral Industry and Mining Operations for 1963

By G. S. RIDDELL

Annual Report for the Year 1963

Volume 73

TORONTO Printed and Published by Frank Fogg, Printer to the Queen©s Most Excellent Majesty 1965 Publications of the Ontario Department of Mines

are obtainable through the

Publications Office, Department of Mines Parliament Buildings, Queen©s Park Toronto 5, Ontario, Canada

Annual Report, Volume 73, paper-bound only: Si.00

Orders for publications should be accompanied by cheque or money order, payable in Canadian funds to Provincial Treasurer, Ontario. Stamps are not acceptable.

1,200-E3-1965 INTRODUCTORY LETTER

To THE HONOURABLE G. C. WARDROPE Minister of Mines

SIR: The undersigned has the honour to submit to you the Seventy-third Annual Report of the Ontario Department of Mines. Geological reports, previously bound as parts of the annual volume, are not included. These now constitute a new series of Geological Reports. Respectfully submitted, D. P. DOUGLASS Deputy Minister of Mines DEPARTMENT OF MINES Toronto, 1965.

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PAGE General Summary...... l Mineral Production...... l Metal Production...... 8 Dividends...... 9 Metal Prices and Exchange...... 9 Prospecting...... 10 Statistics and Mining Operations...... 13 Metallics...... 13 Bismuth ...... 13 Calcium, see Magnesium and Calcium Cobalt, see Nickel and Copper and Silver and Cobalt Copper, see Nickel and Copper Gold...... 13 Aunor Gold Mines Limited...... 16 Broulan Reef Mines Limited...... 17 Campbell Red Lake Mines Limited...... 18 Cochenour Willans Gold Mines Limited...... 20 Consolidated Mosher Mines Limited...... 23 Delnite Mines Limited...... 25 Dickenson Mines Limited...... 26 Dome Mines Limited...... 29 Hallnor Mines Limited...... 31 H. G. Young Mines Limited...... 32 Hollinger Consolidated Gold Mines Limited...... 33 Hollinger Mine...... 33 Ross Mine...... 35 Hugh-Pam Porcupine Mines Limited...... 36 Kenilworth Mines Limited...... 37 Kerr-Addison Mines Limited...... 38 Kostynuk Brothers...... 40 Lake Shore Mines Limited...... 41 Leitch Gold Mines Limited...... 43 Macassa Gold Mines Limited...... 45 Macassa Division...... 45 Mcintyre Porcupine Mines Limited...... 46 McKenzie Red Lake Gold Mines Limited...... 49 MacLeod-Cockshutt Gold Mines Limited...... 50 Madsen Red Lake Gold Mines Limited...... 51 Pamour Porcupine Mines Limited...... 53 Paymaster Consolidated Mines Limited...... 55 Pickle Crow Gold Mines Limited...... 57 Preston Mines Limited...... 59 Renabie Mines Limited...... 60 Sapawe Gold Mines Limited...... 62 Stairs Exploration and Mining Company Limited.. .. . 63 Teck Corporation Limited (Teck-Hughes Mining Division)...... 64 Upper Canada Mines Limited...... 67 Wright-Hargreaves Mines Limited...... 68 PAGE Iron Ore and Iron...... 71 Algoma Steel Corporation Limited, The...... 71 Algoma Ore Properties Division...... 71 George W. MacLeod Mine...... 71 Sir James Mine...... 72 Goudreau Pyrite...... 72 Steelworks Division...... 72 Canadian Furnace Division...... 73 Caland Ore Company Limited...... 74 Dominion Foundries and Steel Limited...... 75 Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation...... 76 Lowphos Ore Limited...... 76 Marmoraton Mining Company Limited...... 77 Oglebay Norton Company...... 78 Steel Company of Canada Limited, The...... 78 Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited...... 79 A (Hogarth) Orebody...... 79 B (Errington) Orebody...... 80 Roberts Open-Pit Mine...... 80 Strategic-Udy Metallurgy Limited...... 81 Lead and Zinc...... 82 Magnesium and Calcium...... 82 Dominion Magnesium Limited...... 82 Nickel and Copper...... 83 Falconbridge Nickel Mines Limited...... 86 Falconbridge Mine...... 87 East Mine...... 87 Hardy Mine...... 87 Boundary Mine...... 89 Onaping Mine...... 89 Fecunis Lake Mine...... 89 Strathcona Mine...... 90 Falconbridge Rockhouse and Concentrator...... 90 Hardy Rockhouse and Concentrator...... 90 Fecunis Concentrator...... 91 Falconbridge Smelter and Plants...... 91 Geco Mines Limited...... 93 International Nickel Company of Canada Limited. . . . 95 Creighton Mine...... 97 Frood-Stobie Mine...... 97 Garson Mine...... 97 Levack Mine...... 98 Murray Mine...... 98 Clarabelle Open Pit...... 98 Coleman Mine...... 98 Copper Cliff North Mine...... 99 Lawson Quarry...... 99 Creighton Mill Concentrator...... 99 Copper Cliff Concentrator...... 99 Levack Mill...... 99 Coniston Smelter...... 99 Copper Cliff Smelter...... 100 Iron Ore Recovery Plant...... 100 Copper Cliff Refinery...... 101 Port Colborne Refinery...... 101 Kam-Kotia Porcupine Mines Limited...... 102 Lum-Echo Gold Mines Limited...... 104 Metal Mines Limited (Gordon Lake Division)...... 105 North Coldstream Mines Limited...... 107 Rio Algom Mines Limited (Pronto Division, Pater Mine)...... - .... . 109 Pater Mine...... 109 St. Lucie Exploration Company Limited...... 110 Sherbrooke Metallurgical Company Limited...... 111 Shield Development Company Limited, The...... 111 Temagami Mining Company Limited...... 112 Tribag Mining Company Limited...... 113 Willroy Mines Limited...... 114 Platinum Metals, see Nickel and Copper Selenium, see Nickel and Copper Silver and Cobalt...... 117 Accra Explorations Limited...... 117 Agnico Mines Limited...... 117 Brady Lake Property...... 119 Lode and Christopher Properties...... 119 Violet Property...... 121 O©Brien Property...... 121 Nipissing 407 Property...... 122 Alsof Mines Limited...... 123 Amerigo Silver Mines Limited...... 124 Candore Explorations Limited...... 125 Cobalt Refinery Limited...... 125 Copper-Man Mines Limited...... 126 Deer Horn Mines Limited...... 126 Ganda Silver Mines Limited...... 128 Glen Lake Silver Mines Limited...... 128 Hiho Silver Mines Limited...... 129 Keeley-Frontier Mines Limited...... 130 Kirkland Townsite Gold Mines Limited...... 131 Langis Silver and Cobalt Mining Company Limited. . . 132 Dolphin-Miller Mines...... 134 Majortrans Oil and Mines Limited...... 134 Mcintyre Porcupine Mines Limited (Castle Division). . 134 Miller-Lorrain Mines Limited...... 135 Patricia Silver Mines Limited...... 135 Professor Silver Mines Limited...... 136 Rix Athabasca Uranium Mines Limited...... 137 Rockzone Mines Limited...... 137 Rusty Lake Mining Corporation...... 138 Silverfields Mining Corporation Limited...... 139 Silvermaque Mining Limited...... 140 Silver-Miller Mines Limited...... 141 Conisil Property...... 141 Lawson Property...... 142 Silver Regent Mines Limited...... 142 Silver Summit Mines Limited...... 143 Silver Town Mines Limited...... 144 Siscoe Metals of Ontario Limited...... 145 Solomino Gold Mines Limited...... 147 Tormont Mines Limited...... 147 Tellurium, see Nickel and Copper Thorium...... 148 Rio Tinto Dow Limited...... 148 Uranium Oxide...... 148 Denison Mines Limited...... 149 Macassa Gold Mines Limited (Bicroft Division)...... 151 Metal Mines Limited (Bancroft Division)...... 152 Rio Algom Mines Limited...... 153 Algom Division...... 154 Nordic Mine...... 154 Milliken Division...... 154 Northspan-Panel Division...... 154 Stanrock Uranium Mines Limited...... 156 Zinc, see Lead and Zinc Non-Metallics and Fuels...... 157 Arsenic...... 157 Asbestos...... 158 Canadian Johns-Manville Company Limited...... 158 Redman Mines Limited...... 159 vii PAGE Fluorspar...... 159 Garnet...... 159 Stonefields Industrial Minerals Limited...... 160 Gypsum...... 160 Canadian Gypsum Company Limited...... 160 Domtar Construction Materials Limited (Gypsum Products)...... 161 Mica...... 161 Mineral Water...... 161 Natural Gas and Petroleum...... 162 Nepheline Syenite...... 162 Indusmin Limited...... 162 International Minerals and Chemical Corporation (Canada) Limited...... 162 Peat Moss...... 163 Petroleum, see Natural Gas and Petroleum Quartz...... 163 Salt...... 163 Canadian Rock Salt Company Limited, The...... 164 Domtar Chemicals Limited (Sifto Salt Division, Goderich Mine)...... 165 Sulphur...... 166 Canadian Industries Limited...... 166 Cutler Acid Limited...... 166 Talc...... 167 Canada Talc Industries Limited...... 167 Structural Materials...... 168 Cement...... 168 Clay Products...... 168 Lime...... 169 Sand and Gravel...... 169 Stone...... 170 Index...... 171

VIII Statistical Review of the Mineral Industry and Mining Operations for 1963 By G. S. Riddell1

Note: Prior to the publication of Volume LXX, the Annual Report consisted of: Statistical Review of the Mineral Industry (Part 1); Mining Operations (Part 2); subse quent parts of the volume were geological reports. Starting with Volume LXX, the Annual Report consists of only former Parts l and 2, which are now combined. Geological reports that refer to specific geographical areas have been separated from the Annual Report to form a new series of Geological Reports.

GENERAL SUMMARY

MINERAL PRODUCTION The total value of mineral production in Ontario for 1963 decreased 4.33 percent, from #913,342,174 in 1962 to 1873,828,297 in 1963. The decrease is accounted for mainly by a drop in the production value of copper, gold, nickel, platinum metals, and uranium oxide. Increased production values were recorded for iron ore, magnesium, and silver of the metallics; gypsum and sulphur products of the non-metallics; sand and gravel, and clay products of the structural ma terials. Metallics accounted for 78.18 percent; non-metallics 4.17 percent; and structural materials 17.65 percent, of the total value of mineral production for Ontario in 1963. Compared with 1962 the value of metallic production decreased 6.38 percent, from 1729,769,944 in 1962 to 1683,175,291 in 1963; non-metallics decreased 0.95 percent, from 136,784,690 in 1962 to #36,435,466 in 1963; structural materials increased 5.06 percent from 1146,787,540 in 1962 to #154,217,540 in 1963. The value of metallic production from the various areas, in percentage of the total value, was as follows: Sudbury 53.94, Blind River 14.51 Rainy River and Kenora 8.48, Porcupine 6.22, Thunder Bay 7.13, Kirkland Lake and Larder Lake 3.30, Eastern Ontario 2.71, Algoma 2.66, and Cobalt 1.05. The gold, nickel-copper, silver-cobalt, and uranium mines paid out #116,- 082,151 in dividends during the year. Twenty-five of the twenty-nine producing gold mines received assistance under the Emergency Gold Mining Assistance Act.

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TOTAL MINERAL PRODUCTION

Non- Structural Clay Year Metallics Metallics Materials Products Total To 31 Dec. 1958 18,662,080,206 ^642,780,905 11,172,157,492 1337,980,221 S10,814,998,824 1959...... 806,775,669 44,143,269 107,487,326 22,174,895 980,581,159 I960...... 818,565,684 34,218,606 110,128,797 20,191,325 983,104,412 1961...... 780,784,843 32,791,193 111,056,864 19,036,556 943,669,456 1962...... 729,769,944 36,784,690 126,640,754 20,146,786 913,342,174 1963...... 683,175,291 36,435,466 132,397,853 21,819,687 873,828,297 To 31 Dec. 1963..... 812,481.151,637 S827.154.129 Si. 759.869.086 S441. 349.470 S15.509.524.322

Metal Production Metallic minerals have accounted for 80.47 percent of the accumulated mineral production value for the recorded history of the mining industry in Ontario.

METAL PRODUCTION TO 31 DECEMBER 1963

To To Metal or Product 31 December 1963 31 December 1962 1963 S 9,266 S 9,266 Bismuth 416,066 146 416,212 Calcium 11,662,005 117,247 11,779,252 088 988 55,090 55,090 Cobalt...... 103,802,381 4,409,262 108,211,643 1,905,721,934 112,048,454 2,017,770,388 Gold. 3,059,429,652 88,291,739 3,147,721,391 Iron Ore. 538,840,809 70,033,690 608,874,499 Lead ...... 8,095,484 338,560 8,434,044 Magnesium 51,420,944 5,357,816 56,778,760 224,110 224,110 Nickel 4,006,511,810 246,252,488 4,252,764,298 08 957 5OR 98,257,508 Platinum metals 499,964,876 22,585,055 522,549,931 3 495 154 3,495,154 Selenium 12,429,355 461,235 12,890,590 Silver 377,148,752 13,288,643 390,437,395 Tellurium 440,000 50,082 490,082 105,676 105,676 808,338 808,338 1,052,796,601 102,951,146 1,155,747,747 66,339,547 16,989,728 83,329,275 Total 11,797,976,346 683,175,291 12,481,151,637 Volume 73

Dividends

DIVIDENDS PAID BY METAL MINING COMPANIES TO 31 DECEMBER 1963

To To Industry 31 December 1963 31 December 1962 1963 Gold S 758,701,996 S 23,845,487 # 782,547,483 1,250,451,962 79,057,256 1,329,509,218 107,718,962 215,000 107,933,962 Uranium 68,854,822 12,964,408 81,819,230 Total...... 12,185,727,742 1116,082,151 S2,301, 809,893

Metal Prices and Exchange METAL PRICES AND EXCHANGE, 1962 AND 1963

Average Silver Copper, Pound Cents per Ounce Gold Exchange Cents per in Rate, U.S. Sterling Pound, Month in New York Canadian Dollar in Canadian New York Montreal, Dollars Canadian Dollars Market, Canadian Export, per Ounce Dollars U.S. Funds Funds U.S. Funds 1962 1.0450 2.9378 104.284 109.93 28.060 36.577 .0487 2.9521 102.472 108.68 28.620 36.706 .0494 2.9545 101.500 107.25 28.600 36.727 April.... .0498 2.9545 101.500 107.28 28.598 36.763 .0823 3.0437 101.500 110.32 28.545 37.873 June. .0878 3.0553 102.274 111.97 28.571 38.062 July...... 0789 3.0284 103.548 112.37 28.538 37.762 1.0776 3.0218 108.304 116.90 28.564 37.717 September. 1.0768 3.0167 115.461 124.34 28.588 37.687 October 1.0760 3.0147 120.614 130.00 28.529 37.660 1.0768 3.0173 119.171 129.17 28.488 37.687 1.0760 3.0166 119.875 129.43 28.488 37.660 (DI. 0689 (D3.0015 108.375 116.47 28.516 37.406 1963 1.0771 3.0213 124.382 134.07 28.433 37.700 1.0776 3.0211 125.644 135.90 28.439 37.715 1.0780 3.0194 127.138 137.42 28.400 37.731 April 1.0768 3.0161 127.290 137.75 28.404 37.688 1.0772 3.0162 127.873 138.16 28.405 37.703 June. 1.0782 3.0196 127.685 138.17 28.396 37.738 July...... 1.0797 3.0242 128.991 139.75 28.397 37.790 1.0829 3.0319 128.782 139.96 28.409 37.899 1.0798 3.0212 129.260 140.17 28.390 37.796 1.0779 3.0158 129.300 139.92 28.389 37.725 1.0776 3.0152 129.300 139.90 28.380 37.716 December 1.0793 3.0186 129.300 140.05 28.515 37.777 Average ^'1.0785 ( 1)3.0201 127.912 138.43 28.413 37.748

(^Computed from daily quotations. Annual Report for 1963

Prospecting There was a slight increase in prospecting activity during 1963; a total of 17,407 claims was recorded as compared with 17,157 in 1962. The recording offices in the Fort Frances, Montreal River, Parry Sound, Porcupine, Port Arthur, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and Timiskaming mining divisions reported more claims recorded in 1963 than in 1962. The greatest number of claims recorded was 3,678 in the Port Arthur mining division, immediately followed by those recorded in Sault Ste. Marie, Porcupine, Montreal River, Larder Lake, Sudbury and Timiskaming mining divisions. There were 5,156 miners' licenses issued and renewed in 1963; 5,274 in 1962.

MINERS' LICENCES AND MINING CLAIMS, 1963

Miners' Licences Mining Claims Mining Division Issued Renewed Recorded Cancelled 383 729 30 55 699 333 Kenora 55 78 347 957 Kowkash^ 1 '.. 388 1,139 Larder Lake 110 178 1,505 1,631 80 138 1,871 1,125 152 134 65 58 739 1,780 172 182 1,971 1,326 Port Arthur 379 379 3,678 2,382 Red Lake... 21 102 423 1,041 193 166 2,472 1,789 Sudbury. 157 231 1,445 1,742 Timiskaming. 104 180 1,334 1,139 458 1,585 Total..... 1,824 3,332 17,407 17,247

("Handled by the office of the Patricia Mining Division since l April 1956.

MINING CLAIMS RECORDED IN THE ONTARIO MINING DIVISIONS

Mining Division 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 2,003 987 993 507 806 504 383 433 801 422 402 199 444 699 1,247 1,090 1,146 1,162 961 856 347 3,549 896 1,368 774 1,043 1,362 388 1,630 2,276 3,540 1,430 1,421 1,701 1,505 1,458 1,462 1 57Q 1,670 1,211 1,705 1,871 291 39 182 186 136 58 152 3,074 2,002 2,628 1,912 1,612 1,272 739 2,456 1,451 2,247 1,321 1,443 1,440 1,971 Port Arthur 4,351 4,027 3,479 3,095 2,064 2,088 3,678 1,078 2,657 ? 554 1 777 1,076 1,055 423 Sault Ste. Marie. 2,842 1,385 1,112 943 1,436 2,055 2,472 4 9S9 3,063 3,481 1,921 2,098 1,348 1,445 1,576 1,844 1,300 1,924 1,117 1,269 1,334 Total 30.947 23.980 26.031 18.474 16.623 17.157 17.407

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MINING CLAIMS CANCELLED IN THE ONTARIO MINING DIVISIONS

Mining Division 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 4,974 3,270 1,701 1,629 728 658 729 Fort Frances 1,177 833 630 619 356 305 333 Kenora ...... 3,595 2,433 1,697 1,368 1,133 1,195 957 Kowkash 3,288 1,526 1,228 1,975 1,412 1,805 1,139 Larder Lake 2,004 2,201 1,604 3,667 1,450 1,452 1,631 Montreal River. 2,196 1,911 1,858 1,986 1,494 999 1,125 468 640 122 196 281 60 134 1,064 1,725 1,273 2,560 3,089 2,043 1,780 2,440 2,147 1,803 2,296 1,578 1,425 1,326 Port Arthur. 8,362 5,791 4,265 3,833 3,549 2,823 2,382 Red Lake 1,569 1,345 1,843 3,081 1,859 1,342 1,041 Sault Ste. Marie 9,362 4,570 2,203 2,004 1,020 1,284 1,789 Sudbury ...... 9,821 8,160 4,036 4,409 2,245 1,949 1,742 Timiskaming 4,012 2,996 2,132 1,094 1,507 1,577 1,139 Total 54,332 39,548 26,395 30,717 21,701 18,917 17,247 11 Annual Report for 1963

Principal Mining Areas of the Province of Ontario

d and gravel, clay and shale pits. Limestone and other quarries.

Keys to Symbols

Ag — Silver Gyp — Gypsum Se — Selenium Asb — Asbestos Mg — Magnesium Si — Silica Au — Gold Ne — Nepheline syenite Te — Tellurium Co — Cobalt Ni — Nickel Th — Thorium Cu — Copper Pb — Lead U — Uranium Fe — Iron Pd — Palladium Zn — Zinc FI —— Fluorspar Pt — Platinum

12 STATISTICS AND MINING OPERATIONS

Metallics BISMUTH The production of bismuth in Ontario in 1963 amounted to 65 pounds, valued at S146; it was recovered from the smelting of the silver-cobalt ores, from the Cobalt-Gowganda area.

CALCIUM—see MAGNESIUM AND CALCIUM

COBALT—see NICKEL AND COPPER, and SILVER AND COBALT

COPPER—see NICKEL AND COPPER

GOLD In 1963 there were 29 gold mines operating in Ontario; one of these ceased operations before the year's end. The mines reported milling 7,976,641 tons of ore, from which wrere recovered 2,278,892 ounces of gold and 344,867 ounces of silver for a total value of S86,081,044. The average recovery value per ton of ore milled was S10.79. In the operations of the nickel-copper mines there was a recovery of 48,862 ounces of gold; the base metal mines recovered a further 11,100 ounces; hence the total production of gold was 2,338,854 ounces valued at S88,291,739, a decrease of 3.41 percent in quantity and 2.52 percent in value from the 2,421,429 ounces produced in 1962, valued at S90,578,924. The gold mines paid S7,971,354 to 1,350 salaried employees and 136,850,312 to 9,597 wage earners; fuel and electricity cost S4,382,821, and process supplies cost 119,601,902.

DIVIDENDS AND BONUSES PAID BY GOLD-MINING COMPANIES, BY AREAS

Kirkland Lake Year Porcupine Larder Lake Northwestern Total and Sudbury Ontario 1912-1958...... S337, 119,255 1289,643,828 S60,242,895 ^687,005,978 1959...... 14,313,084 5,052,304 3,341,028 22,706,416 1960...... 7,395,037 c 090 1 11 3,427,517 15,921,685 1961 7,540,668 4,950,034 3,347,096 15,837,798 1962 8,192,173 5,451,358 3,586,588 17,230,119 1963 16,354,446 3,543,946 3,947,095 23,845,487 Total...... $390,914,663 S313,740,601 S77,892,219 S782,547,483

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Aunor Gold Mines Limited Aunor Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in May 1939, with an authorized capitalization of 2,000,000 shares of Si par value, all of which have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. R. Bradfield, president and director; W. S. Row, vice-president and director; R. V. Porritt, N. C. Urquhart, and K. C. Gray, directors; C. H. Windeler, secretary; R. G. Rudolf, treasurer. The head office is at Suite 1700, Bank of Nova Scotia Building, Toronto. The mine address is Box 2001, Timmins. The company's property consists of eleven claims in Deloro township, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, AUNOR MINE

Collar Vertical Shaft Claim Inclination Number of Depth No. Compartments Depth below Surface feet feet No. 1...... H.S.850 Vertical 3 3,082 T.R.S.828 K1O No. 2...... H.R.1246 } 62 2 2,110 2,907

Development work consisted of 4,777 feet of drifting, 63 feet of crosscutting and 44 feet of raising. The total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 75,991 feet of drifts, 13,470 feet of crosscuts, 32,988 feet of raises. New levels were established at the 3,100-and 3,300-foot horizons in Aunor ground from the Delnite No. 3 winze. A loading pocket was established below the Delnite 4,000-foot level to complete an Aunor ore-pass system that extends downward from the Aunor 2,900-foot level—all in Delnite ground. The yearly and accumulated total of Aunor development on Delnite ground appears under Delnite Mines Limited in this report. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 444 holes, totalling 38,295 feet, from underground. New added equipment included the following: 4 locomotive batteries (type KV, 420 amps, 15 plate, Hart Battery Co. Ltd.). l truck (Ford H-ton, McDowell Motors Co. Ltd.). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963. Production Mining was carried on between the 2,125- and 2,900-foot levels. Total ore mined during the year amounted to 276,000 tons with an average grade of 0.34 ounces of gold per ton. This compares with 723,400 tons averaging 0.31 ounces of gold in 1962. About l percent of the ore was drawn from the 1,875-foot level. Development An agreement was signed in April 1963, which provides for Aunor to purchase the two operating Delnite shafts complete with hoists, related equipment, and adjacent surface buildings when Delnite ceases mining operations, probably late in 1964. Meanwhile, Delnite continues to service Aunor development crews below the 2,900-foot level through its No. 3 shaft, which extends from 2,900 to 5,250 feet below surface. On the 3,100 and the 3,300-foot levels, drifts were advanced to a section 1,480 feet east of the Delnite-Aunor boundary. Preparation of the 3,500-foot level exploration drift as a haulageway has been extended to 1,400 feet east of the boundary. 16 Volume 73

Samples from drifts and diamond-drilling on these levels continue to indicate ore conditions similar to those above the 2,900-foot level. Raising for stope preparation and to check continuity of ore shoots between levels in the block below 2,900-foot level will begin within the next year.

Ore Reserves At year's end, proven ore reserves were 1,193,000 tons averaging 0.35 ounces of gold per ton. Compared with 276,600 tons mined, 287,600 tons of new ore was proved, all between the 2,125 and the 2,900-foot levels due to extension of mining widths. Mill The following tabulation provides mill production and performance figures for the year, as compared with 1962 and the period since production commenced in January 1940.

Total 1963 1962 To Date Milled...... tons 277,000 274,000 4,584,000 ...... tons 760 750 524 ...... oz. per ton 0.338 0.314 0.351 ...... oz. per ton 0.015 0.014 0.012 95.5 95.4 96.7 ...... oz. 89,420 81,970 1,556,350 13,384,500 $3,072,200 156,029,000 S12.23 Si 1.20 S12.22

The average number of employees was 429: 310 underground, and 119 on surface. R. E. Findlay was manager.

Broulan Reef Mines Limited Broulan Reef Mines Limited was incorporated in June 1951, with an author ized capitalization of 6,000,000 shares of SI par value, of which 5,961,142 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: H. F. Brownbill, president and director; W. H. Maedel, vice-president, secretary-treasurer and director; F. G. Lawson, vice-president and director; L. B. Harder, D. G. Lawson, G. A. Mac- Millan, and Mrs. V. R. MacMillan, directors. The head office is at 7th floor, 105 Adelaide Street West, Toronto I., The mine address is Pamour. The company owns the Broulan Reef mine and the old Bonetal and Bonwhit mines, consisting of eighty-one claims, in Whitney, Murphy, and Tisdale town ships, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane. It also operates the property of Hugh-Pam Porcupine Mines Limited in the same group and further reported on in this report under that heading. No work has been done for a number of years in the Broulan, Bonetal, or Banner sections of the property. Work in the Reef section and the Hugh-Pam property continued throughout 1963. SHAFTS, BROULAN REEF MINE

Claim Number of Collar Sinking Vertical Shaft Inclination Compartments Depth 1963 Depth No. below Surface feet feet feet 1...... 1 W)1 3 2,556 13091 35 1A...... 13092 2 2,500 36 2,673

17 The 2,650-foot level was established 150 feet below the collar of l A winze. Development work in 1963 consisted of: drifting, 1,814 feet; crosscutting, 949 feet; raising, 2,737 feet. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 39,780 feet of drifts, 13,323 feet of crosscuts; 20,175 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling during the year consisted of 136 holes, totalling 20,043 feet, from underground, and one hole, totalling 503 feet, from surface. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963. Production and Treatment During the year, 157,251 tons of ore was mined and milled from the Broulan Reef Mine, producing 25,467.96 ounces of gold valued at 1961,835.81, and 1,665.52 ounces of silver valued at *2,303.02. In addition, 1261,683 was claimed under the terms of the Emergency Gold Mining Assistance Act. Average recovery was 0.162 ounces of gold or S6.13 per ton milled based on the Mint price, plus an additional Si.66 per ton milled under the Emergency Gold Mining Assistance Act. Ore Reserves Proven ore reserves at the Broulan Reef Mine are calculated to be 189,000 tons, having an average uncut grade of 0.25 ounces of gold per ton or a grade cut to one ounce of 0.17 ounces per ton, after allowing for 10 percent dilution. Milling During the year, the mill treated 157,251 tons from the Broulan Reef Mine and 44,970 tons from the Hugh-Pam Mine for a total of 202,221 tons of ore; daily average was 555 tons, from which were recovered 30,523.57 ounces of gold and 1,665.52 ounces of silver. Recovery averaged 96.7 percent. General In all, 7,848 tons of waste rock was broken and hoisted from exploration and development work. A total of 55,160 cubic yards of sand backfill was delivered underground. Operating costs for the 157,251 tons of ore mined and milled during the year from the Broulan Reef Mine including head office, including administrative and general expenses, amounted to S7.79 pep ton. The average number of employees for Broulan Reef Mines Limited and Hugh-Pam Porcupine Mines Limited was 194: 107 underground, and 87 on surface. W. F. Atkins was manager of mining operations; J. M. Bracken was mine manager.

Campbell Red Lake Mines Limited Campbell Red Lake Mines Limited was incorporated in August 1944, with an authorized capitalization of 4,000,000 shares of |1 par value, of which 3,999,500 shares have been issued. The company is controlled by Dome Mines Limited. The directors and officers were: C. W. Michel, chairman of the board; J. B. Redpath, president and director; B. R. MacKenzie, secretary and director; W. F. James and J. K. Mccausland, directors; E. J. Andrecheck, treasurer. The head office is at Suite 702, 360 Bay Street, Toronto 1. The mine address is Balmertown. The company owns 27 claims, about 1,175 acres, in Balmer township, Red Lake area, District of Kenora (Patricia portion). Mining and milling continued throughout 1963. The vertical, four-compartment No. l shaft, located on claim K.R.L. 20071, is 3,281 feet in depth below the collar. 18 Volume 73

Development work in 1963 was as follows: 6,530 feet of drifting; 3,333 feet of crosscutting; 3,354 feet of raising. Total development to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 135,081 feet of drifts; 26,486 feet of crosscuts, 39,856 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 included 6 holes, totalling 6,997 feet, from surface and 300 holes, totalling 49,032 feet, from underground. New construction in 1963 consisted of an addition to No. l substation (20 x 15 ft., steel frame, transitop walls, cavity deck roof); and a bulk storage lime bin in the mill (10 x 10 x 20 ft. steel construction). Major equipment added included a ventilation fan, (Vane Axial 48 in., 70,000 cfm. with 60-hp. motor, Canadian Blower St. Forge Co. Ltd.); and three transformers, (600 kva. single-phase and switch gear in No. l substation, Northern Electric Co. Ltd.). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Mining Broken ore totalling 243,700 tons remains in the stopes, an increase of 2,500 tons from the previous year. In all, 220,188 tons of a grade of 14.04 pennyweight was drawn from the stopes and sent to the mill. The main stoping operations were above the 10th level or 1,450-foot horizon. Several stopes are being prepared for the cut-and-fill type of mining.

Ore Production The mine produced 257,793 tons of ore during the year, which averaged 13.83 pennyweight. The stopes produced 220,188 tons averaging 14.04 pennyweight, and development work produced 37,605 tons averaging 12.59 pennyweight.

Ore Reserves The ore reserves are estimated at 1,137,600 tons, an increase of 6,000 tons over last year. The ore reserves include 243,700 tons of broken ore, an increase of 2,500 tons from last year. A summary of the distribution of ore in place, broken ore and total ore extracted from stopes to the end of 1963 is as follows:

Summary of Ore Reserves and Extraction by Levels

Total Ore Extracted from Level Ore in Place Average Grade Broken Ore Stopes to End of 1963 tons dwt. per ton tons tons o inn U 73 741 ?on 1st to 2nd. i s 9nn U S') 2AA 7 7 J. 2nd to 3rd...... 40,400 9.77 4,700 281,231 3rd to 4th ...... 37,800 8.99 12,200 374,702 4th to 5th ...... 38,400 11.75 51,400 349,109 5th to 6th ...... 88,700 14.18 47,800 340,356 6th to 7th ...... 109,200 13.76 15,400 262,683 7th to 8th ...... 37,800 12.33 23,600 225,734 8th to 9th ...... 79,500 13.42 21,200 155,166 9th to 10th...... 28,500 13.52 59,900 52,662 10th to lith...... 77,600 12.53 400 7,470 lith to 12th. 79,400 12.04 100 16,610 12th to 13th. 100,100 14.84 300 1,098 13th to 14th 149,200 15.25 6,700 6,808 Total...... 893,900 13.28 243,700 2,617,743

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Milling The following are the results of milling operations: Ore treated...... tons 257,793 Average per calendar day...... tons 706 Average grade of ore treated...... dwt. per ton 13.83 Recovery...... dwt. per ton 12.88 Recovery...... percent 93.17 Milling recovery showed an improvement due mainly to the less refractory type of ore processed. A lime bin was built in the mill, which will permit delivery and storage of lime in bulk with a resulting cost saving. Costs The expenditure on mining was #922,777, or #3.58 per ton milled. The expenditure on development (including work done by H. G. Young Mines Limited for the company's account) was #640,123, or #2.48 per ton milled. Operating costs (including the above-mentioned item) were #9.64 per ton milled. The average number of employees was 281: 157 underground, and 124 on surface. Joseph Chisholm was general manager.

Cochenour Willans Gold Mines Limited Cochenour Willans Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in April 1936, with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of #1 par value, of which 2,974,655 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: E. C. Cochenour, president and director; W. M. Cochenour, vice-president and director; J. E. J. Fahlgren, vice-president, manager, and director; F. J. Mills, secretary-treasurer and director; M. C. Mosher and R. M. Elliot, directors; C. V. Maltby, assistant secretary. The head office is at Suite 1203, 2200 Yonge Street, Toronto 12. The mine address is Cochenour. The property consists of forty-nine claims in Dome township, Red Lake area, District of Kenora (Patricia portion). Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, COCHENOUR WILLANS MINE

Number of Depth below Shaft Claim No. Inclination Compartments Surface feet No. 1 ...... K.R.L.322 3 2,246 No. 2...... K.R.L.462 3 446

Development work in 1963 consisted of the following: drifting, 12,233 feet; crosscutting, 3,909 feet; raising, 6,394 feet. Development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 105,549 feet of drifts; 74,581 feet of crosscuts; 63,381 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 627 holes, totalling 89,720 feet, from underground, and 81 holes, totalling 6,903 feet, from surface for Cochenour; also 84 holes, totalling 24,992 feet, from underground, and 22 holes, totalling 11,822 feet, from surface for Wilmar; 19 holes, totalling 4,590 feet, from under ground for Annco. 20 Volume 73

Equipment added in 1963 included the following: l sprinkler system, Grinell. 10 mine cars, Granby. l rocker shovel (Eimco 21-55). 1 diamond-drill, Boyles surface. 2 drills, Atlas Copco Cobra. 2 jackdrills (C.I.R. 300 A). 1 jumbo drill (Joy D.J.A.). 2 trolleys (C.G.E. 6 ton). 2 power rectifiers (50 kw.). showers and steel lockers. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963. Production and Costs During the year 207,924 tons was hoisted, of which 106,634 tons was ore and 101,290 tons was waste (includes waste from Marcus, Wilmar, and Annco drives). Mining produced 99,202 tons of the ore milled, and the balance of 7,432 tons came from development. The 106,634 tons of ore milled yielded a recovery of 74,624 ounces of gold and 4,783 ounces of silver. The total value of this bullion was $2f832,653, for an average of S26.56 per ton milled. The price received for gold during the year averaged 137.87 Canadian per ounce and for silver Si.38 per ounce. An average of 292 tons daily was milled. It became necessary to increase daily tonnage by 18 tons per day to maintain normal production with the change in mill feed to talcose ores from deeper levels. These talc ores, low in sulphide content, have to be mixed with a high-sulphide ore such as the chert ores or clean-up ores from upper levels to obtain satisfactory extraction. The present sulphide ores are low-grade. The final result reduces the over-all grade to 0.75 ounces per ton. COST PER TON MILLED

Total 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 S 472,672 S 4.433 S 4.077 S 4.863 S 4.836 S 4.965 Mining. 622,477 5.838 6.283 6.120 5.955 5.967 322,336 3.023 3.105 3.367 3.136 2.990 General and administrative. . 260,046 2.438 2.322 2.584 2.585 2.755 21,241 .199 .212 .186 .194 .177 Total Operating Costs. . . . Si, 698,772 115.931 S15.999 117.120 Si 6. 706 316.854 106,634 mn oni 96,155 90,010 84,004

Mining The mill feed was supplied from the mining of 106 stopes that produced 99,202 tons of ore averaging 0.771 ounces of gold per ton, and from 58 development drifts and raises that produced 7,432 tons of ore averaging 0.390 ounces of gold per ton. It will be noted the pattern has not changed, and the 99,202 tons from the mining of 106 stopes averages less than 1,000 tons per stope, which illustrates the limited size of individual mining blocks due to the severe faulting of the Cochenour ore deposits. These factors continue to preclude any accurate estimation of ore reserves. Faulting in the ore horizon is even more severe on the deeper horizons, which has the tendency to shorten strike lengths of the individual blocks and increases the amount of stope preparation.

Milling and Metallurgy There has been no major development in milling during the year. Rather, the emphasis has been on increased tonnage and efficient operation. Talc has been the most abundant source of ore supply. Due to its character and moisture, particular attention is required to its crushing, screening, and conveying. Crushing time has been greatly extended, and the crew had to be increased by three men in this department. Grinding efficiency has not been affected adversely due to increased tonnage. Conversely, it has improved due to the judicious use of classifier and cyclone operation within the grinding circuit. This has been reflected in a slightly higher increase in the percentage of gold recovered. 21 Annual Report for 1963

The Consolidated Marcus Exploration The Marcus drive on the 1,300-foot level was advanced 4,322 feet for completion during 1963, placing the drift face 14,523 feet from the Cochenour No. l shaft. Fifteen double diamond- drill stations have been cut, and the long-awaited program of underground diamond-drilling is now under way. The drive, which runs east for 5,432 feet from the Cochenour property then northeast for 4,025 feet paralleling the Consolidated Marcus-Campbell Red Lake boundary, encountered numerous chert and quartz carbonate vein structures in which visible gold was noted and chip sample assay values were returned. Although none of these structures are considered ore, they do indicate potential areas that will be investigated by the underground diamond-drilling program. The first area to be explored is the northeast section of the property. It was in this area that surface diamond-drilling, some years ago, discovered three gold-bearing zones that were considered excellent ore prospects. This drilling program will take at least two years to complete.

The Wilmar Exploration The 1963 exploration program consisted of both underground and surface diamond-drilling along with extensive drift development of the known mineralized zones on the 1,300-foot level horizon. Exploratory underground diamond-drilling from the 1,300-foot level located a third min eralized zone some 250 feet northeast of the previously located No. 2 East Breccia zone. A wide low-grade structure was also encountered, called the Fault-Dike-Carbonate zone, located 100 feet south of the No. 3 East Breccia zone. Several drillholes, directed to explore for up-dip extensions of the known mineralized zones on the 1,300-foot level, encountered economic gold and silver values at positions 100-300 feet above the drift. Surface diamond-drilling was conducted during the summer to explore for extensions to surface of the known mineralized area. In general, the several shallow holes drilled encountered low gold and silver values but within favourable geological conditions similar to those recognized at greater depths. One of the deeper holes encountered strong gold and silver telluride min eralization in several structures at a depth of 600 feet below surface. Several of the shallow holes encountered a flat-dipping fractured dioritic dike structure within the competent hanging-wall lavas. The first two discovery holes indicated thicknesses of 20 feet at 0.25 ounces gold per ton grade, but follow-up drilling only encountered scattered low-grade values. This structure is still potential ore, but will require underground exploration development to obtain a true evaluation of the grade. In August 1963, a program of drift development and detailed diamond-drilling was com menced on the 1,300-foot level to expose and outline the major mineralized zones indicated by previous diamond-drilling. This program is now near completion. The results to date, part of which must be estimated, indicate 954 tons per vertical foot with an uncut grade of 0.345 ounces gold and 2.00 ounces silver per ton. No allowance has been made for possible dilution in mining. In ad dition, a similar tonnage of low-grade is indicated on this horizon, which is being carefully assessed. Preliminary milling extraction tests indicate a recovery of 94 percent of the gold content, and 80 percent of the silver content may be expected from free milling or cyanidation methods. Further tests are being carried out by Imperial Chemicals of London, England. In assessing the results and potential of this property to date, the following points must be made: 1. Only 2,500 feet, out of a total potential strike length of 8,000 feet, has been explored to date. 2. Geological conditions suggest additional ore structures along strike can be anticipated. 3. Additional parallel mineralized zones are possible, both to the north and south. 4. There is as yet no reason to assume that indications on the 1,300-foot horizon are any better or worse than any other level. 5. The Diorite zone, which tops some 300 feet below the 1,300-foot level horizon, indicated by diamond-drilling down to the 2,000-fopt horizon and traced for almost 1,000 feet and a width of 12 feet or over, requires drift development and bulk sampling to assess its true grade. Ore developments on the 1,300-foot horizon, supplemented by diamond-drilling results above the level and down to the 2,000-foot horizon, warrant consideration of a 2,000-foot shaft to develop the known and indicated ore zones and explore for possible others. However, as less than one third of the potential strike length has been explored, it is recommended that further explora tion along strike be planned by extending the drifts another 3,000 feet and establishing diamond- drilling bases to check this area. If other ore structures were located as a result, their locations could have a direct bearing on the final shaft location. When the proposed exploration along strike is completed, final shaft and plant plans can be made. As an alternative, it should be noted that it is possible to sink an internal shaft from the 22 Volume 73

1,300-foot level on the Wilmar to the 2,050-foot horizon and establish five new levels. If this is decided upon, the time of the year would not deter shaft-sinking plans, and the program could be completed without the need of erecting a surface plant at inception. Electric power and com pressed air are now available on the 1,300-foot level to carry out a sinking program. A double-drum hoist, capable of hoisting this depth, is on hand at Cochenour. An internal shaft could then be carried through to surface at a later date by raising. The Wilmar known ore zones are beneath the Red Lake airport, which had surface right5 transferred to it years ago by the original owners of the claims. The Department of Transport airport regulations control the erection of tall structures in close proximity to airports and flight" ways. The Wilmar shaft location can, therefore, be affected. Fortunately, an area south and west of the known ore zones, in competent rock, offers an acceptable shaft location, which is fairly central to the known ore zones and any future extension along strike. A firm of geological consultants has been engaged to study the development results and submit an independent report on the property. The Annco Exploration Since the last annual report a new company, Annco Mines Limited, has been formed to develop that group of claims lying south of and adjoining the central part of the Cochenour property. These five claims were purchased by Annco from Wilmar Mines Limited. In 1963 the Cochenour mine drove their 2,050-foot level crosscut south to the boundary, and it was then extended into Annco for 340 feet. From a position 240 feet south of the boundary a drift was driven west for 1,040 feet to set up an exploration base. Subsequent diamond-drilling has established that a portion of the Cochenour west zone ore extends across the boundary. This drilling exploration has been carried out from the 2,050-foot drift and positions on the Cochenour 1,800-, 1,675-, and 1,550-foot levels. The 1,925-foot level crosscut is presently being advanced south from the Cochenour shaft, and will be extended into the Annco to provide another explora tion base. Exploration of this property is proceeding rapidly. Five drills are in operation outlining for mining the complex block-faulted ore structures. Drift and raise development is now planned to commence in the latter part of April 1964. The development program is designed to prepare this property for production at the earliest possible date, which could be in the first half of 1965. Pro duction plans will be geared to take the fullest advantage of the three-year tax exemption legisla tion. Ore indications from diamond-drilling results suggest that about 150,000 tons plus is possible above the 2,050-foot level, and additional ore would be developed on lower horizons. A peridotite dike, located in and to the south of the 2,050 west drift, may affect depth extensions of the known Annco ore zone. Long exploration diamond-drillholes are now being drilled to the south through this dike, which is 300-600 feet wide, to test for favourable geological con ditions. One hole now completed picked up a narrow but rich gold intersection at a position 800 feet south of the 2,050 west drift. Any significance to this occurrence should be established by current drilling. The average number of employees at the Cochenour, Wilmar, Marcus, and Annco operations was 236:108 underground, and 128 on surface. J. E. J. Fahlgren was vice-president and general manager.

Consolidated Mosher Mines Limited New Mosher Longlac Mines Limited was incorporated in June 1950, to succeed Mosher Long Lac Gold Mines Limited. In February 1954 the name was changed to Consolidated Mosher Mines Limited. At the same time the authorized capitalization was changed from 5,000,000 shares of Si par value to 5,000,000 shares of |2 par value; 3,264,810 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. G. Boeckh, president and director; P. K. Hanley, vice-president and director; J. C. L. Allen, executive vice-president and director; R. C. Stanley Jr., and S. J. Bird, directors; Miss B. A. Argo, secretary. The head office is at Suite 400, 112 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Geraldton. The main property comprises twenty claims, west of the MacLeod-Cockshutt mine in Errington township, District of Thunder Bay. 23 Annual Report for 1963

SHAFTS, CONSOLIDATED MOSHER MINE

Vertical Shaft Claim Inclination Number of Collar Sinking Depth No. Compartments Depth 1963 from Surface feet feet feet No. 1 ...... T R 1 flfUfi 3 2,530 No. 2 ...... T. B. 10065 4 52 No. 3...... 3 2 1022 941 2,963

The No. 3 internal shaft was sunk 941 feet below the collar at 2,022 feet, to reach a depth of 2,963 feet below surface in 1963. The 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th levels were established at depths of 168, 315, 462, 609, 756 and 903 feet, respectively, below the collar. Development work in 1963 consisted of: 43 feet of drifting, 629 feet of cross cutting, and 772 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 11,396 feet of drifts; 7,579 feet of crosscuts; 4,767 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 14 holes, totalling 3,515 feet, from under ground, and 3 holes, totalling 1,536 feet, from surface. New construction consisted of an extension to the compressor building (frame construction); a 62,000-gallon water tank and tower was moved and re-erected. Major equipment added included the following: l hoist (Nordberg 8x4 feet plus equipment), 13th level No. 3 winze. l power cable (3,000 feet, 2,000 v.), from No. l shaft to No. 3 winze. l air line (3,000 feet 6-8 in.), to No. 3 winze. l vent pipe (2,500 ft. 26 in. with 2 fans, 2 motors), 13th level. l vent fan (60 in. with 100 hp. motor), 12 level. l compressor (CIR 900 cfm. with 150 hp. Westinghouse motor), surface. During 1963 the mine produced 563,064 tons of ore, which was milled at an average of 1,564 tons per working day at MacLeod-Cockshutt Gold Mines and yielded 79,704 ounces of gold and 8,155 ounces of silver. Revenue from production amounted to S3,020,602 or S5.36 per ton. It is estimated that an additional 1546,000 will be received from E.G.M.A., which will bring the total revenue to 13,566,602 or S6.33 per ton. All of this ore was mined from the main ore zone (F Zone) above the 2,040- foot level. At the year's end, reserves in this block were estimated to be 1,727,214 tons averaging 0.132 ounces per ton, of which 1,203,374 tons were within pro jected stope outlines and 523,840 tons in pillars. The extension of the ore zone below the 2,040-foot level was investigated by dip-drilling, and it is estimated that the first 200 feet of vertical depth below the level contains approximately 900,000 tons of similar grade ore. No. 3 shaft was collared on the 2,040-foot level, 3,000 feet west of No. l shaft, and at the year's end had been sunk to a depth of 941 feet. Six stations had been established for lateral development, the bottom level being at the 2,925-foot elevation. Lateral development will first be concentrated on the upper three levels to outline the ore to the east of No. 3 shaft and prepare it for mining. H. E. Rudd was general manager, and the operation was carried on by the MacLeod-Cockshutt organization. 24 Volume 73

Delnite Mines Limited Delnite Mines Limited was incorporated in October 1934, with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of 80 cents par value, of which 2,978,767 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: W. V. Moot, president and managing director; Whitworth Ferguson and K. C. Gray, vice-presidents and directors; W. S. Walton, secretary-treasurer and director; W. L. Marcy, F. R. Burton, and A. F. Osborn, directors. The address of both the head office and mine office is Box 590, Timmins. The property consists of eight claims in Deloro township, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane, three miles southeast of Timmins. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, DELNITE MINE

Claim Number of Collar Depth from Shaft No. Inclination Compartments Depth Surface feet feet No. 1 ...... T.R.S.825 391 No. 2...... T.R.S.825 3 3,030 No. 3...... T.R.S.825 Vertical 4 2,888 5,395

Development work in 1963 consisted of 231 feet of drifting and 2,644 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 93,046 feet of drifts; 47,048 feet of crosscuts; 61,010 feet of raises. The total amount of development work completed by Aunor mine in Delnite ground to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 1,922 feet of drifts; 45 feet of crosscuts; 1,461 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 44 holes, totalling 4,346 feet, from under ground. The following was additional equipment in 1963: 2 feeders, Syntron electric. 2 pumps (Triplex 3x5). 3 motors (electric, used). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production 183,901 Gross value 12,031,225 Bullion recovered: Gold— 50,661.425 oz. at S37.75 per oz...... Sl.912,392 Silver— 3,838.59 oz. at Sl.38 per oz...... 5,293 Total value 11,917,685 $11.05 $10.43 94.41

Broken Ore Reserves Broken ore reserves are estimated at 8,659 tons. Annual Report for 1963

Costs Cost per Cost per Ounce Total Ton Milled Gold Cost Produced 1963 1962 1963 OPERATING COSTS (before cost-aid) ft 12,265 ft .07 ft .46 ft .24 1,302,413 7.08 6.75 25.71 307,033 1.67 1.66 6.06 General mine charges after deducting sundry 182,635 .99 1.22 3.61 Administrative expense (partly mine) ...... 55,934 .30 .32 1.10 Bullion marketing expense including Mint handling and refining charges 12,631 .07 .07 .25 Total...... #1,872,911 ftlO.18 ftlO.48 ft36.97 OTHER COSTS ft 15,289 ft .08 ft .09 ft .30 44,793 .25 .20 .88 18,155 .10 .09 .36 27,375 .15 .01 .54 Total.... ft 105,612 ft .58 ft .39 ft 2.08 ftl,978,523 ftlO.76 ftlO.87 ft39.05

Development A total of 231 feet of drifting on the bottom five levels of the mine developed 58 feet of ore. Subdrifting from stopes and box-holes developed an additional 142 feet of ore. Mining Stoping was done on nine levels, all of which were in No. 3 shaft area. By the year's end, 65 percent of the ore reserves was concentrated on the three levels below the 4,875-foot horizon. Milling The mill operated continuously throughput the year at an average daily rate of 504 tons, as compared with 496 tons for the operating period in 1962. Extraction improved slightly to 94.4 percent. General Due to exhaustion of the ore reserve, the mine will close this year, and it is expected that the last ore will be hoisted about the middle of August 1964. The average number of employees was 267: 192 underground, and 75 on surface. G. A. Vary was general manager.

Dickenson Mines Limited Dickenson Red Lake Mines Limited was incorporated in November 1944; in June 1947 the capitalization was increased; in June 1949 the company was reorganized, and the name changed to New Dickenson Mines Limited; in October 1960 the name was changed to Dickenson Mines Limited on amalgamation of New Dickenson Mines Limited and Lake Cinch Mines Limited. The authorized capitalization was 3,750,000 shares of SI par value of which 3,510,340 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: A. W. White, president and director 26 Volume 73

C. R. Diebold, vice-president and director; F. A. Fell, general manager and director; R. A. Jodrey, S. C. Smith, M. L. Urquhart, and R. F. Rock, directors; H. R. Heard, secretary-treasurer; L. W. Mcllmurray, assistant secretary; L. V. Barbisan, assistant-treasurer. The head office is at Suite 416, 25 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Balmertown. The property comprises thirty-one claims in Balmer township, Red Lake area, District of Kenora (Patricia Portion). Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, DICKENSON MINE

Claim Number of Total Depth No. Inclination Compartments from Surface feet 3 to 8th level 1 3,589 No. 1 shaft K.R.L.19497 Vertical j 4 to bottom Detta shaft. K.R.L.19502 280

A total of 5,001 feet of drifting, 6,918 feet of crosscutting, and 4,096 feet of raising was completed. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 69,727 feet of drifts; 57,102 feet of crosscuts; 43,944 feet of raises. Dia mond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 385 holes totalling 54,295 feet from under ground. New construction in 1963 included an addition to the mine dry (87 x 20 ft.), two duplex residences (46 x 24 ft.), and seven (28-x 14-foot) additions to houses in Balmertown, all frame construction. Major equipment added was as follows: Surface: l heating boiler (Chromalox electric CCH-750, 15 psi. in mill building). 3 transformers (CGE, 500 kya, 44,000-550v, in substation), l payloader (Hough H-60 with ^ yd. H.D. bucket on surface). 1 motor (C.G.E., 700 hp., 2,300 v., drip-proof induction on main hoist). Underground: 2 Tugger hoists (C.I.R. D6v., 5 hp., reconditioned). 4 Tugger hoists (C.I.R. EU-5hp., reconditioned). 6 slusher hoists (C.I.R., H5NN1J-10 hp., reconditioned). l slusher hoist (Pillman model IF, 7.5-10 hp., reconditioned). l slusher hoist (Pillman model 2F, 15-20 hp., reconditioned).

The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production A total of 178,527 tons of ore was milled yielding 91,708.649 ounces of gold and 7,925.99 ounces of silver. The total value of this bullion was #3,476,000, or a recovery of 119.47 per ton milled. The company continued to sell gold to the Bank of Nova Scotia. The average value received from the bank was #37.78 per ounce for gold, and #1.38 per ounce for silver. No benefits were received under the Emergency Gold Mining Assistance Act. To date the mine has produced 993,907.734 ounces of gold and 86,616.99 ounces of silver with a total value of #34,962,797, for an average value received from the Mint and the Bank of Nova Scotia of #35.18 per ounce of gold and 94.8 cents per ounce of silver; total tons milled amount to 2,038,385 for a recovery of 0.49 ounces of gold per ton. 27 Annual Report for 1963

Operating Costs

1963 1962

Per Ton Per Per Total Milled Ounce Ounce $ 28,754 $ 0.16 f 0.31 $ 0.40 Exploration and development 553,541 3.10 6.04 4.55 Mining. QflO ^73 c ru 9.82 8.41 4.70 40? 7 fid 5.13 503 Mine general expense 340,881 1.91 3.72 3.70 Head office expense 127,437 .71 1.39 1.23 Marketing charges. 17,603 .10 .19 .23 Total...... S2,439,081 S13.66 $26.60 123.55

Mining Broken ore totalling 114,159 tons remained in the stopes, a decrease of 14,104 tons from the previous year. Also 1,866 tons remained in ore bins and ore passes at the year's end. Of the 178,436 tons of ore hoisted, 28,407 tons grading 0.532 ounces per ton was obtained from development, and 150,029 tons grading 0.538 ounces per ton was obtained from stoping and stope preparation. Stoping operations were carried on in the North "C", South "C", East South "C", "D", "F", and "H" zones on the upper nineteen levels. Of the total ore hoisted, the percentages from the zones were: North "C" 8.3; South "C" 33.3; East South "C" 26.4; "D" 8.0; "F" 16.0; "H" 4.4; miscellaneous ("E", "I", and Robin) 3.6. At the year's end, ten stopes were operating as cut-and-fill stopes and five were shrinkage stopes. All new stopes are being prepared for cut-and-fill. Tons broken per rock-drill shift in stopes and backstopes was 41.8 compared to 39.5 in 1962. The average stope width was 6.7 feet compared to 6.0 feet the previous year. Ore Reserves At 31 December 1963, positive ore reserves, broken and in place, were calculated to be 591,369 tons having an average grade of 0.507 ounces of gold per ton. This compares with 576,717 tons grading 0.515 ounces per ton at 31 December 1962.

Milling Summary of mill operations, with the previous year given as comparison, are as follows:

1963 1962 178,527 175,767 ...... percent 99.10 99.03 489.1 481.6 ...... oz. per ton 0.554 0.559 Mill tails...... oz. per ton 0.040 0.043 0.514 0.516 92.7 92.3

Robin Red Lake Mines Limited During 1963 a total of 1,270 feet of lateral development and 1,300 feet of diamond-drilling was done on extensions of the Dickenson 17th and 19th levels into the Robin property. Under a further agreement with Robin, Dome, and Noranda, Dickenson has started a line drive from the 23rd level main haulageway to explore Robin at this horizon. The cost of this drive, which at the end of the year was about 952 feet from the Robin boundary, is being absorbed equally by Dickenson Mines and Robin Red Lake Mines. The average number of employees was 297: 164 underground, and 133 on surface. F. A. Fell was general manager. 28 Volume 73

Dome Mines Limited Dome Mines Limited was incorporated in July 1923, to succeed Dome Mines Company Limited. The authorized capitalization is 2,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 1,946,668 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: C. W. Michel, chairman, treasurer, and director; J. B. Redpath, president and director; B. R. MacKenzie, secretary and director; W. R. Biggs, F. W. Pershing, A. T. Lambert, H. C. Brunie, A. B. Matthews, and W. F. James, directors; C. P. Girdwood, vice-president and general manager. The head office and mine office address is South Porcupine. The secretary's office is at 36 Toronto Street, Toronto. The company owrns sixty-two claims and parts of the beds of Porcupine and Simpson lakes, in Tisdale, Whitney, Bond, and Shaw townships, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, DOME MINE

Claim Number of Collar Sinking Vertical Inclination Depth from Number Compartments Depth 1963 Surface feet feet feet No. 1 shaft P. 12866 Vertical 3 (inactive) Surface 105 No. 2 shaft P. 12864 Vertical 3 (inactive) Surface 805 r 4 to 10th level; ] No. 3 shaft ...... P. 12864 Vertical \ 6 below 10th ^Surface 2,456 i level Mn A. chaft Vertical Inactive 1,587 2,053 No. 5 shaft Vertical 3 2,026 3,137 Vertical 5 2,000 4,062 No. 7 shaft Vertical 3 3,950 220 4,860 No. 1 Dome Ext. . . P.13191 Vertical Inactive Surface 222 No. 1 Foley- O'Brien...... P. 13403 Vertical Inactive Surface 70 No. 2 Foley- O'Brien...... P. 13403 Vertical Inactive Surface 160 No. 3 Foley- O'Brien...... Lot 2, con. 2, Tisdale twp. Vertical Inactive Surface 240 Foley-O'Brien 700 I nactive 160 —— 250 No. 1 Temiskaming Lot 3, con. 2, Tisdale twp. Vertical Inactive Surface 260 No. 2 Temiskaming Lot 3, con. 2, Tisdale twp. Vertical Inactive Surface —— 60

The 35th level was established 913 feet below the collar of No. 7 winze. Development work in 1963 consisted of 11,499 feet of drifting; 6,007 feet of crosscutting; and 4,022 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 423,375 feet of drifts; 192,881 feet of crosscuts; 238,571 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 564 holes, totalling 107,195 feet, from underground. New construction in 1963 consisted of an assay office (42 x 20 x 15 ft., con crete-block walls, asbestos-board ceiling, galvanized metal roof). 29 Annual Report for 1963

New equipment installed was as follows: 4 aftercoolers with separators for air compressors (S. A. Armstrong, 3,000 cfm. at 100 psi.). l dust control filter (Sly, size 56, 3,000 cfm.) in assay office. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Costs The expenditure on development was Si.184,480, or Si.66 per ton as compared with Si, 186,- 617, or S1.66 per ton milled in 1962. The above figures for development in 1963 include S70,311, or |0.10 per ton expenditure on shaft sinking as compared with S233,415, or |0.33 per ton milled in 1962. The expenditure on mining was S3,626,047, or S5.07 per ton, as compared with 13,588,872, or 15.02 per ton milled in 1962. The total operating charges for the year were S6,060,086, or S8.48 per ton, as compared with S6,023,146, or |8.43 per ton milled in 1962. Mining The 714,800 tons of ore milled during the year was produced as follows:

Source of Ore Mined Average Grade tons dwt. per ton 615,600 5.31 From development 99,200 3.17 Total...... 714,800 5.01

The following tabulation is presented to indicate the sections of the mine from which the ore came:

Source of Ore Mined Average Grade tons dwt. per ton 771 4.69 163,984 4.38 Area serviced by No. 6 internal shaft 297,000 4.66 Remainder of mine 253,045 5.84 Total...... 714,800 5.01

All mining during the year was by cut-and-fill methods using hydraulic backfill produced from mill tailings, with a total of 320,500 tons being placed in current cut-and-fill and old shrinkage slopes. The two underground storage stopes supply 95 tons per hour, and since this method was introduced in 1957 a total of 1,531,100 tons has been handled through the pipe-line system. Shaft sinking at No. 7 internal shaft was completed to a depth of 970 feet below the collar on the 29th level. The bottom of this shaft is 4,860 feet below surface. Crosscutting on the 34th level at 4,628 feet commenced in August and was well advanced by the end of the year. Efforts will be con centrated at this horizon during 1964 to explore the potential ore areas projected from the 4,000- foot level. Ore Reserves Ore reserves at the close of the year were estimated at 2,405,000 tons with an average grade of 5.25 pennyweight as compared with 2,426,000 tons with an average grade of 5.13 pennyweight for 1962.

Ore 1963 1962 tons tons 2,181,000 2,160,000 224,000 266,000 Total. . 2,405,000 2,426,000

Ankerite ore comprises 40 percent of the reserves. This ore is more refractory to the milling process than the normal ore in the mine. 30 Volume 73

Mill Following are the milling results: Ore treated...... tons 714,800 Average per day worked...... tons 1,986 Average grade of ore treated...... dwt. per ton 5.01 Recovery...... dwt. per ton 4.90 Recovery...... percent 97.68 The average number of employees was 881: 671 underground and 210 on surface. C. P. Girdwood was general manager.

Hallnor Mines Limited Hallnor Mines Limited wras incorporated in April 1936, with an authorized capitalization of 2,000,000 shares of |1 par value, all of wThich have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. R. Bradfield, president and director; R. V. Porritt, vice-president and director; J. H. Stovel, general manager and director; F. M. Connell, W. S. Row, and L. H. Timmins, directors; C. H. Windeler, secre tary; R. G. Rudolf, treasurer. The head office is at 44 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Pamour. The property comprises eight claims in Whitney township, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane, adjoining the west boundary of the Pamour Porcupine mine. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, HALLNOR MINE

Claim Number of Collar Sinking Vertical Inclination Depth Number Compartments Depth 1963 from Surface feet feet feet N.^ Lot 7, con. V, 3 oUricLCC 3 4.77 4. co 0 3 354 7 747 No. 3 shaft 3 3,198 564 4 455

The 26th, 27th, and 28th levels were established at depths of 813, 964, and 1,115 feet, respectively, below the collar. Development work in 1963 consisted of: 1,942 feet of drifting; 1,687 feet of crosscutting; and 1,030 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 65,592 feet of drifts; 19,799 feet of crosscuts; 24,429 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling consisted of 302 holes, totalling 24,487 feet, from underground. New equipment consisted of a tandem drum hoist (6x6 feet, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand) installed at No. 3 internal shaft. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Underground Most of the development work was directed toward the completion of No. 3 shaft to a depth of 4,450 feet below surface, and the access crosscuts and exploration drifts connected to it. Follow ing completion of No. 3 shaft in May to 1,257 feet below the 21st (3,200-foot) level, the ore-pass system was raised 680 feet from the 28th (4,300-foot) level to the 24th (3,700-foot) level. Crosscuts were driven to 19 vein on the 25th level where 740 feet of drifting exposed 700 feet of ore averaging 0.54 ounces of gold per ton, and on the 26th level where 530 feet of drifting exposed 150 feet of ore averaging 0.55 ounces per ton. Muck samples in drifting to the west on the 26th level indicate disappointing gaps in ore values. 31 Annual Report for 1963

Stoping Ore broken in stapes amounted to 128,600 tons, and ore drawn off was 123,000 tons. The broken-ore reserve was 10,900 tons at the year's end. Tonnage hoisted from below the 17th (2,600-foot) level amounted to 74 percent of the total. Some 1,775 feet of diamond-drillholes were drilled and reamed for the hydraulic fill system to service the 19 vein area. Relatively flat dips on some sections of the vein preclude the use of sand fill. The hydraulic fill system is expected to be in operation in March. Sand backfill placed in stopes amounted to 63,600 tons. A tabulation of ore production by levels for the year 1963, and since production commenced in June 1936, follows:

Below 1936 Level 1963 to Surface 1963 feet tons tons 1st to 8th ...... 1,400 33,545 2,497,305 18th...... ? 750 74 740 19th...... 2,900 45,340 176,480 20th...... 3,050 31,060 125,870 21st...... 3,200 3,320 30,150 22nd...... 3,350 355 11,215 23rd...... 3,500 5,500 20,550 24th...... 3,700 1,730 6,415 25th...... 3,850 1,970 1,970 26th...... 4,000 200 200 123,020 2,894,895 10,230 208,470 Total...... 133,250 3,103,365

Ore Reserves At 31 December 1963, ore reserves were estimated at 199,400 tons, averaging 0.34 ounces of gold per ton, as compared to 148,000 tons at 0.31 ounces per ton at the end of 1962. These reserves include 100,000 tons at 0.40 ounces per ton of 19 vein ore from the 22nd level down to the 26th level. Some 41,600 tons at a grade of 0.21 ounces per ton remain above the 8th level, compared to 46,800 tons grading 0.23 ounce per ton at the end of 1962. Mill The mill was in continuous operation throughout the year. The primary ball mill operated 98.4 percent of the possible running time, and averaged 364 tons per day compared to 352 tons per day in 1962. The mill treated 133,000 tons of ore averaging 0.34 ounce of gold per ton and, with a recovery of 97.7 percent production, amounted to 43,830 ounces of gold and 2,615 ounces of silver. To 31 December 1963 the mill has treated 3,102,200 tons of ore, from which were recovered 1,225,600 ounces of gold and 94,100 ounces of silver, having a combined value of $44,547,500. The average number of employees was 200: 127 underground and 73 on surface. J. M. Gordon was manager.

H. G. Young Mines Limited H. G. Young Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1946; in 1962 the authorized capitalization was increased to 7,000,000 shares of 11 par value of which 5,296,485 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: W. H. Maedel, president and director; J. D. Streit, vice-president and director; J. M. Godfrey, secretary and director; E. G. Bishop, H. G. Young, and B. W. Lang, directors. The head office is at 1702, 80 Richmond Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 130, Balmertown. 32 Volume 73

The property, consisting of nineteen claims, is located in Balmer township, Red Lake area, District of Kenora (Patricia Portion). It adjoins part of the east boundary of Campbell Red Lake property, and includes part of the land under the water of Balmer Lake. The mine operated from l January to 20 February; the mill from l January to 6 March 1963. The mine was serviced by the vertical, three-compartment No. l shaft, 1,052 feet deep, located on claim K.R.L.20068. There was no development work completed in 1963. The accompanying table gives the accumulated development footages up to the date of mine closure 20 February 1963: Development Level Drifts Crosscuts Raises feet feet feet 9 SO-fnnf- 155 310 509-foot 3,000 1,286 914 634-foot 2,339 1,343 369 784-foot...... Tin 158 934-foot 2,989 2,880 2,548 Total...... 9,078 5,822 4,150

A total of 18,306 tons of ore was hoisted; 18,481 tons was milled. The mill treated 325 tons daily from l January until operations ceased 6 March 1963. The average number of employees was 15: 7 underground, and 8 on surface. W. R. McDonald was mine manager; V. N. Aultman, accountant, was in charge after operations ceased.

Hollinger Consolidated Gold Mines Limited Hollinger Consolidated Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1916. The authorized capitalization was 5,000,000 shares of ®5 par value, of which 4,920,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. R. Timmins, chairman of the board and director; A. A. McMartin, president and director; N. A. Timmins, vice-president and director; P. C. Finlay, vice-president, treas urer, and director; Hon. Edouard Asselin, Duncan McMartin, J. A. McDougald, M. C. G. Meighen, and W. E. Phillips, directors; C. G. Cowan, secretary; E. A. Perry, general manager of Hollinger and Ross Mines. The mine office and head office is at Timmins. The general office is at 44 King Street West, Toronto 1. The Timmins property operated by the company, consists of twenty-six claims located in Tisdale township, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane, and includes part of the ground underlying the town of Timmins. The company has numerous holdings and interests. It owns and operates the Ross mine in Hislop township, District of Cochrane.

HOLLINGER MINE Mining and milling operations continued throughout 1963. 33 Annual Report for 1963

SHAFTS, HOLLINGER MINE

Vertical Shaft Claim Inclination Number of Collar Depth from Number Compartments Depth Surface feet feet P.13156 3 2,770 P.13157 6 3,194 No. 26...... P.13156 5 3,063 No. 11...... P.13144 2 2,755 No. 19...... veteran lot Vertical 3 Surface 3,954 -/0-200 ft. filled No. 6...... P.13218 L \200-425 ft. travel 425 No. 21...... ~ f 1,550-2 ,750ft. filled 1,550 3,950 z \2,750-3,950•i ft. travel No. 25"'...... 3,950 5,438 No. 27(2)...... 4 2,750 S 703

25 shaft—Hoist is on 3,800-foot level. WNo. 27 shaft—Hoist is on 2,450-foot level.

All other shafts have been stoped, filled, etc. Inactive shafts from surface have been bulkheaded. Development work during the year consisted of 4,951 feet of drifting; 3,448 feet of crosscutting; and 21,225 feet of rock-passes, develop ment, and stope raising. Total development from 1931 to 31 December 1963 included: 1,307,282 feet of drifts; 688,895 feet of crosscuts; 951,610 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 714 holes, totalling 71,343 feet, from underground. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963:

Production 1963 1962 Worked 270 270 Milled. 965,094 1,049,369 Millhead grade per ton 0.264 0.265 Millhead value per ton S 10.04 l 9.98 # 0.30 l 0.30 ...... oz. 247,310 269,529 ft 37.75 ft 37.39 1 9,399,970 110,162,174 l 9,764,666 110,254,831

Cost Summary

Cost Per Ton 1963 1962 Mining. ft 6.67 ft 6.51 Milling. 0.86 0.82 1.08 1.04 Vacation pay, insurance, and other employee benefits 0.61 0.55 0.90 0.86 Total. . ftlO.12 ft 9.78

Productivity dropped from 2.55 tons per man-shift in 1962 to 2.49 tons per man-shift in 1963. Cost per ton at #10.12 was 34 cents higher due principally to a wage increase of 3 cents per hour, instituted in late 1962, and to the higher fixed charges resulting from lower tonnage milled. The cost of producing an ounce of gold rose from J37.94 to 539.48. 34 Volume 73

The price received per ounce of gold varied between #37.66 and 137.89 and averaged #37.75 for each ounce sold. The long term program for effecting an orderly recovery of all ore remnants is in its final stages, and extensive areas of the mine have been almost worked out. The ore reserve at the year's end was estimated to be l .033,000 tons having a grade of 0.275 ounces of gold per ton, and value of 59.62 per ton with gold at 135.00 per ounce. The comparable figures for 1962 were 1,597,000 tons at 0.282 ounces per ton, valued at #9.87 per ton. The ore reserve estimate of 1,033,000 tons is the total of those blocks of ore that are economic to mine at present mining cost. Any adverse changes in the conditions that affect costs would automatically be reflected in a reduction of the tonnage, which could then be considered as actual reserve. The average number of employees was 1,518: 973 underground, and 545 on surface. E. A. Perry was general manager.

ROSS MINE The Ross property comprises 456 acres located in Hislop township, District of Cochrane. The mine address is Holtyre. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, Ross MINE

Inclination Number of Collar Depth from Location Compartments Depth Surface feet feet No. 1 shaft...... N.^ lot 1, con. li, Hislop twp. Vertical 3 Surface 2,646 ^"o 2 winze 7 ?Q1 1,526

Development work in 1963 consisted of 1,662 feet of drifting; 5,085 feet of crosscutting; and 1,696 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 included: 42,753 feet of drifts; 42,095 feet of crosscuts; 32,198 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling consisted of 210 holes, totalling 28,514 feet, from underground. A former bunkhouse was converted into a residence. New equipment added included: a new spur gear and pinion for a Nordberg hoist; 2 pumps (Allis-Chalmers, 5 x 5 in. S.R.L.); a concrete barren solution tank (20 x 10 ft.). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: The testing of known ore zones at the lowest horizon has been completed and, while results have met expectations, further exploration at a greater depth is not warranted at this time. Operating cost continued to exceed the value of bullion produced, in spite of some improvement in both tonnage milled and millhead values over those of the previous year.

Costs

1963 1962 IVlining charges #3.03 #3.24 ]VI illing charges 1.93 1.78 0.72 0.80 0.25 0.27 0.40 0.40 #6.33 #6.49

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Development efforts were concentrated on increasing the ore reserve and proving untested zones, with particular attention being directed to the lowest mine level. Both objectives were met without interference with normal production schedules. As a step toward lowering mining costs, the tempo of development has been reduced, and further work of this nature will be carried on when necessary to complement stoping operations. The ore reserve at the end of 1963 was 478,600 tons with an estimated grade of 0.181 ounces of gold per ton, equal to J6.35 per ton with gold valued at S35.00 per ounce. At the end of 1962 the comparative figures were 473,600 tons grading 0.184 ounces of gold per ton, equal to S6.46 per ton. Production 1963 1962 Worked...... days 344 344 Milled...... tons 147,822 139,506 Millhead grade per ton...... oz. 0.152 0.146 Millhead value per ton S 6.04 S 5.78 Average value of tailings per ton S 0.54 S 0.44 Gold produced...... oz. 20,387 18,724 Average value received per oz. of gold sold...... S 37.75 S 37.45 Bullion production S812.254 1745,363 Operating cost (before taxes and depreciation)...... 1935,877 1904,613

The average number of employees was 109: 56 underground, and 53 on surface. J. J. Caty was resident manager.

Hugh-Pam Porcupine Mines Limited Hugh-Pam Porcupine Mines Limited wras incorporated in December 1935, with an authorized capitalization of 4,000,000 shares of |1 par value, of which 3,999,399 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: H. F. Brownbill president and director; W. H. Maedel, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and director; F. G. Lawson, vice-president and director; D. G. Lawson and G. A. MacMillan, directors. The head office is at 7th floor, 105 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Pamour. The company owns fifteen claims in Whitney township, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane. The mine is operated under the management of Broulan Reef Mines Limited, and the ore is treated in the Broulan mill.

SHAFTS, HUGH-PAM MINE

Claim Number of Collar Vertical Number Inclination Compartments Depth Depth from Surface feet feet 12708 0 200 13096 Vertical 2 (inactive) 0 200 700 200 318 ]Mo 2 winze 2 7 cnn 2,628

All work on the Hugh-Pam property is done through extensions of the Reef workings of Broulan Reef mine; surface hoisting is through the Reef shaft. Development footage in 1963 consisted of 1,025 feet of drifting; 183 feet of crosscutting and 798 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 36 Volume 73

1963 was as follows: 19,198 feet of drifts; 2,047 feet of crosscuts; 7,383 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 36 holes, totalling 3,271 feet, from underground. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production and Treatment During the year 44,970 tons of ore were mined and milled. Production was 5,055.61 ounces of fine gold valued at $190,830.60, and in addition it is estimated that S51.946 will be received under the terms of the Emergency Gold Mining Assistance Act. Average recovery was 0.112 ounces of gold or S4.24 per ton milled, based on the Mint price, plus an additional Si. 16 per ton milled under the Emergency Gold Mining Assistance Act.

Ore Reserves Proven ore reserves are calculated to be 31,000 tons having an average uncut grade of 0.27 ounces of gold per ton or a grade cut to one ounce of 0.19 ounces per ton, after allowing for 10 percent dilution. Operating costs for the 44,970 tons mined and milled during the year, including head office administrative and general expense, amounted to #8.07 per ton.

The employment figures are given in this report under Broulan Reef Mines Limited. W. F. Atkins was manager of mining operations; J. M. Bracken was mine manager.

Kenilworth Mines Limited Kenilworth Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1962 with an author ized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of 11 par value, of which 2,762,703 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: H. L. Pountney, president and directors; C. W. Miller, manager and director; V. E. Irons, treasurer and director; J. A. McConnell, secretary; June M. Miller, assistant treasurer and assistant secretary. The head office and mine address is Box 945, Timmins. The property, formerly known as the Naybob Gold Mine, consists of sixteen claims in Ogden and Deloro townships, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane. Operations proceeded from October to December 1963. The vertical, three compartment No. l shaft, located in claim HR-938, has a depth of 1,347 feet below surface. Development work in 1963 consisted of 214 feet of drifting and 302 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 (including Naybob to year's end 1947) was: 23,681 feet of drifts; 8,566 feet of crosscuts; 8,672 feet of raises. Some 4 diamond-drillholes, totalling 687 feet, were completed from surface, and 145 holes, totalling 11,151 feet, from underground. New construction in 1963 included the following: l gate-house building (10 x 10 feet, concrete-block), l weigh-scale building (15 x 29 feet, concrete-block), l garage (28 x 38 feet, concrete-block), l shop building (25 x 65 feet, concrete-block). A total of 6,430 tons of ore was hoisted. The mill commenced operations in November, treating 5,220 tons of ore at an average of 160 tons per operating day. The average number of employees was 52:15 underground, and 37 on surface. C. W. Miller was general manager. 37 Annual Report for 1963

Kerr-Addison Mines Limited Kerr-Addison Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in April 1936. In November 1963, on amalgamation of Kerr-Addison Gold Mines Limited, Anglo- Huronian Limited, Bouzan Mines Limited, and Prospectors Airways Company Limited, the name was changed to Kerr-Addison Mines Limited. The authorized capitalization was increased to 10,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 7,013,902 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: W. S. Row, president and director; K. C. Gray, vice-president and director; M. S. Fothering- ham, F. M. Connell, J. R. Bradfield, H. E. Langford, R. V. Porritt, W. H. Rea, H. H. Leather, and W. D. Smith, directors; B. C. Bone, treasurer; R. D. Stewart, secretary; J. B. Sage, assistant secretary. The head office is at Suite 1600, 44 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Virginiatown. The company's main property consists of thirty-four claims in McGarry township, Larder Lake area, District of Timiskaming. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, KERR-ADDISON MINE

Shaft Claim Inclination Number of Collar Total Depth No. Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet No. 3...... T.1751 5 3,995 No. 4...... T.2018 3 3,850 6,022

Development work in 1963 included: 988 feet of drifting, 544 feet of cross cutting, and 3,182 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 216,448 feet of drifts; 84,810 feet of crosscuts; 161,922 feet of raises. The total footage includes some development work on the Chesterville and Arjon properties. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 102 holes, totalling 17,108 feet, from underground. Equipment added in 1963 included the following: l sheave (14-ft. diameter, complete with shaft and bearings for No. 3 headframe, United Steel Corp.). 9 scrapers (42-in., Joy Manufacturing Company). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production

1963 1962 Milled...... 956,217 1,242,933 2,619.8 3,405.3 324,986.31 418,150.29 ...... oz. 19,872.40 25,394.05 Average mill-head value per ton (bullion plus tails) .oz. per ton 0.3477 0.3439 S12.169 S12.038 97.7 97.8 #12,299,153.50 #15,742,590.26 #37.85 #37.65 S12.862 #12.666

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Mine Development and Mining On the 5,600-foot level, the 5605 east drift was extended to section 80 east to permit additional deep drilling. No drifting was done on the 4,800-foot level. On the 4,400-foot level, stope development continued, and stoping is now underway in the northwest zone of No. 21 orebody. Stoping in this zone has also been started on the 4,200-foot level. On the 3,850-foot level, stopes are being developed in the northeast and in the south zones of No. 21 orebody. Stoping in this zone has also been started on the 4,200-foot level. On the 3,850-foot level, stopes are being developed in the northeast and in the south zones of No. 21 ore body. In order to preserve the established mining sequence, stoping operations in the No. 21 orebody on the 3,550-foot level are being curtailed pending the advancement of stoping on the 3,250-foot level. Rehabilitation work between the 3,250-foot and 3,100-foot levels, following a series of ground failures in 1962, is proceeding, but has been slowed by additional movements in August 1963. The mining sequence that was decided upon in 1962 is being followed closely. Pillar recovery in Nos. 6, 14, 16, and 21 orebodies is continuing, and accounted for 15 percent of the total tons broken in 1963. The distribution of ore production from the mine is shown in the accompanying table:

Source of Ore 196.J 196il

tons percent tons percent Surface to 1,900-foot level 230,678 24.3 275,496 22.2 1,900-foot to 2,500-foot level. 223,078 23.4 287,231 23.1 2,500-foot to 3,100-foot level. 224,678 23.6 260,856 21.0 3,100-foot to 3,700-foot level. 161,239 16.9 250,298 20.2 Below 3,700-foot level. . 112,468 11.8 168,229 13.5 Total Ore Produced 952,141 100.0 1,242,110 100.0

A summary of the tonnages of ore broken by the different mining methods follows:

Mining Method 196;5 196:t

tons broken percent tons broken percent 353,669 39.0 711,487 60.4 5,981 0.6 27,784 2.4 359,650 39.6 739,271 62.8 377,660 41.7 272,691 23.2 130,885 14.4 119,966 10.2 Total square-set mining. 508,545 56.1 392,657 33.4 868,195 95.7 1,131,928 96.2 15,909 1.8 15,841 1.3 884,104 97.5 1,147,769 97.5 22,875 2.5 29,404 2.5 Total Ore Broken...... 906,979 100.0 1,177,173 100.0 O4. 8 94.7

A total of 413,451 cubic yards of backfill was placed in the mine. Of this, 404,903 cubic yards or 97.9 percent was obtained from mill tailings. 39 Annual Report for 1963

Cost of Production

1963 1962

In Full Per Ton In Full Per Ton Development 9 199,869.05 SO. 209 S 435,463.64 10.351 Stope development. 112,615.29 0.118 236,584.64 0.191 Mining. 3,046,413.20 3.186 3,414,604.14 2.747 Haulage. 350,333.16 0.366 482,666.76 0.388 Hoisting. 35Q 345 57 0.376 360,079.03 0.290 1,850,424.82 1.935 2,144,483.59 1.725 167,168.89 0.175 219,032.15 0.176 Milling. 1,021,118.08 1.068 1,275,348.42 1.026 General expense. 674 3?Q 03 0.705 689,857.12 0.555 Bullion marketing. 90,809.99 0.095 110,587.57 0.089 Total Operating Cost at Mine. . 17,872,427.98 S8.233 19,368,707.06 17.538

Ore Reserves At the end of 1963, proven ore reserves including allowances for dilution were as follows:

Ounces Tons Per Ton Surface to 1,600-foot level 429,203 0.2792 1,600-foot to 2,500-foot level. 1,614,740 0.3145 2,500-foot to 3,700-foot level. 1,535,573 0.4005 3,700-foot to 4,550-foot horizon 2,465,361 0.5270 Total reserve at the end of 1963 6,044,877 0.4205 Total reserve at the end of 1962 6,817,143 0.4114

The total reserve at the end of 1963 includes 12,747 tons of broken ore reserves having an average grade of 0.3059. Total reserves were decreased by 772,266 tons, although 956,217 tons were milled. There were some minor revisions to ore estimates, but extensions to known orebodies by sub-drifting and slashing accounted for most of the gain of 183,951 tons. The average number of employees was 1,094: 653 underground, and 441 on surface. S. C. Yule was manager.

Kostynuk Brothers The gold prospect, comprising twenty claims, is located on the north shore of Richardson Lake in the Patricia Portion of the District of Kenora. The property is privately owned and located about 60 miles northeast of the town of Red Lake and about 3 miles north of the old Jason mine at Casummit Lake. Mining operations progressed from 5 June to 12 October. A 5-ton Gibson mill, which recovers the gold as amalgam, was operated from l August to 4 Octo ber 1963. The work was completed by four Kostynuk brothers, with A. Kostynuk P.O. Box 25, Red Lake, in charge. The vertical, two-compartment No. l shaft, collared on claim 43655, was sunk 40 feet below the collar. Some 50 feet of drifting, and 35 feet of crosscutting, and surface trenching about 50 feet in length averaging 2 feet in depth, was completed. A headframe and concrete foundation for the mill were constructed. Some 62 tons of ore mostly from the top section of the shaft was treated in the Gibson mill. 40 Volume 73

Lake Shore Mines Limited Lake Shore Mines Limited was incorporated in February 1914, with an authorized capitalization of 2,000,000 shares of SI par value, all of which have been issued. The directors and officers were: R. C. Stanley, Jr., president and director; J. G. Boeckh, executive vice-president, treasurer, and director; J.C. Adamson, P. K. Hanley, J. C. L. Allen, and S. J. Bird, directors; Miss B. A. Argo, secretary; H. W. Wright, comptroller. The head office and mine office is at Kirkland Lake. The executive office is at Suite 400, 112 King Street West, Toronto 1. The company's main property, consisting of about 287 acres, is in Teck township, Kirkland Lake area, District of Timiskaming. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, LAKE SHORE MINE

Vertical Claim Inclination Number of Collar Depth Number Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet No. 1 shaft.... L.1557 2,250 2 rinn 4,507 No. 2 shaft... L.2243 190 1 200 No. 3 shaft...... L.2506 Vertical 5 3,995 Xlr* 4. chaff 3 4 375 8,176 No. 5 shaft.. L.2506 Vertical 5 ^i i rf ^ rf* 3,995 Vertical 5 3 575 6,124

Development work during the year consisted of 79 feet of drifting, 181 feet of crosscutting, and 392 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 278,944 feet of drifts; 107,990 feet of crosscuts; 154,261 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 94 holes, totalling 5,866 feet, from underground. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production 1963 1962 134,711 141,075 369 387 57,063.622 51,625.421 22,806.280 27,494.932 0.4236 0.3659 #37.76 #37.49 #2,548,392 #2,463,255 118.92 #17.46 12,226,440 #2,313,293 J16.53 #16.40 #39.02 #44.81 #321,952 #149,962 Operating profit per ton milled #2.39 #1.06

41 Annual Report for 1963

The price received from the Mint for gold produced in 1963 remained within a narrow range of from $37.658 to 537.905 per ounce. At 537.76, the average price for the year was 27 cents per ounce higher than in 1962. The recovery of gold per ton of ore treated during the year was higher than in the preceding period by 0.0577 ounces or 52.18 per ton milled. The total tonnage milled was less by 6,364 tons, but largely because of the better recovery per ton there was a satisfactory improvement in the operating profit for the year. From the start of milling operations in March 1918 to 31 December 1963, the mine has produced and the mill has treated 16,430,072 tons of ore, from which was recovered bullion having a gross value of $267,522,331.

Operating Costs

Cost Per Ton Milled

1963 1962 Mine development 5 0.372 5 1.058 9.492 8.910 Milling. 2.407 7 37Q 0.124 0.111 2.515 2.506 1.018 1.006 0.091 n 040 0.508 0.388 516.527 516.398

Milling Milling operations were continuous throughout the year. In the period the mill treated 134,711 tons of Lake Shore ore for an average daily milling rate of 369 tons, compared with 141,075 total tons and 387 tons per day in 1962. Largely because of the higher average grade of the ore treated during the year, there was an improvement in the percentage recovery of contained gold, which in 1963 reached 97.54 percent as against 97.35 percent in 1962. The mill also treated 143,000 tons of ore from the Wright-Hargreaves mine, equivalent to 392 tons per day for the period. Additionally, 140,215 tons of cyanide tailings from the mill of Macassa Gold Mines Limited was processed in the tailings re-treatment plant.

Mining Ore production was from seventeen of the fifty-eight main levels in the mine down to the 8,075-foot level. A tabulation based on the stages of hoisting required to raise the ore to surface follows:

Tons from Tons from Total Percent Hoisting Development Stoping Tons of Total Stages Surface to 3,950-foot level. 520 35,385 35,905 26.6 1 4,075 to 6,075-foot level. 166 27,661 27,827 20.7 2 Below 6,075-foot level 1,932 69,047 70,979 52.7 3 Total. 2,618 1 W OQ3 134,711 100.0

Of the total ore produced, 1.9 percent came from development work compared with 6.8 percent in 1962 and 12.4 percent in 1961. Over the year there was a gradual decline in the tonnage of ore recovered from workings below the 6,075-foot level, reflecting the fact that stoping operations on the lower-level orebodies have progressed to the stage where fewer stoping sections can be operated. There was also an appreciable drop in the gold content per ton of ore recovered from these lower-level orebodies, because some of the stoping sections were working in fringe areas of the ore-shoots. For the whole of 1963, 52.7 percent of the total ore production came from below the 6,075-foot level compared with 62.6 percent in 1962. For the last quarter of the year the proportion dropped to 40.5 percent, although in December 1963 it was 35.1 percent. 42 Volume 73

Part of the loss in ore production was replaced by increased output from workings at higher elevations in the mine, but at the same time the lower recovery per ton, obtained from the ore produced on the deep levels, was more than offset by the production of higher than average grade ore from some of the stoping sections on the upper and middle levels of the mine. At 0.4236 ounces of gold per ton of ore milled, the recovery for 1963 was well above the average grade of the total ore reserves. The quantity of higher-grade ore remaining on the upper levels is limited, and since produc tion from the orebodies on the lower levels will continue to drop, a further decline in both the tonnage milled per day and in average grade may be anticipated.

Ore Reserves There is at present over two years' supply of material now classed as ore, but the distribution of the individual blocks of ore throughout the underground workings is such that their eventual complete extraction will be difficult to effect. The maldistribution, which is caused by the incidence of rockbursts, prohibits the achieve ment of the essential balance in mining schedules. The occurrence of a burst in one part of the mine, with the consequent reduction in output from that region, makes necessary the mining of orebodies, located elsewhere, at rates faster than otherwise would have been undertaken. This interference with the over-all balance of ore extraction could lead to a situation in which production could not be held at a rate sufficient to maintain the operation of the mine. The average number of employees was 386: 226 underground, and 160 on surface. W. T. Robson was general manager.

Leitch Gold Mines Limited Leitch Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in July 1935, with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of SI par value, of which 2,912,505 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: K. J. Springer, president and director; J. H. C. McClelland, vice-president and director; F. E. Hall, executive vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and director; S. H. Robinson and J. R. Cryderman, directors. The head office is at Suite 225, 12 Richmond Street East, Toronto 1. The mine address is Beardmore. The property, comprising fifty-one claims, is located in Eva and Summers townships, District of Thunder Bay, about 5 miles from Beardmore by motor road. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, LEITCH MINE

Claim Vertical Shaft Inclination Number of Collar Depth No. Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet No. 1 ...... H.F.I. 3 3,006 No. 2...... t 2 R7n 4,612

Development work during the year consisted of 1,366 feet of drifting; 226 feet of crosscutting; and 479 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 63,511 feet of drifts; 24,365 feet of crosscuts; 29,766 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of nine holes totalling 3,506 feet from underground, and four holes totalling 3,006 feet from surface. 43 Annual Report for 1963

The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Ore Reserves Ore reserves, as of 31 December 1963, are estimated at 36,964 tons, grading 1.092 ounces per ton, or a total of 40,346.63 ounces. Hoisting A total of 40,968 tons of ore was hoisted; 1,040 tons or 2.5 percent from drifts; 876 tons or 2.2 percent from raises; and 39,052 tons or 9.3 percent from stopes. Waste hoisted, totalled 7,226 tons. Milling In all, 38,091 tons of ore was milled after sorting 9,578 tons of waste. The average milling rate was 106.3 tons a day based on 358 operating days during the year. Production for the year was 56,- 575.378 ounces of gold, and 2,249.07 ounces of silver. Total value of production, including premium on free market sales and premium on Canadian dollar exchange, was 52,146,068.89. Average recovery was 1.485 ounces of gold per ton milled. Tailing losses averaged 0.028 ounces per ton milled. Extraction was 98.1 percent. Costs The following table shows the operating costs for the year 1963: PER TON MILLED EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT Crosscutting . # 0.27 Drifting 1.47 Raising. 0.35 Surface diamond-drilling 0.26 Underground diamond-drilling.. 0.24 S 2.59 Mining...... #15.89 Milling...... 5.71 Total Operating Costs at the Mine...... #24.19 The total operating cost was lower than the previous year's figure of #26.31 per ton milled, due mainly to the increase in tons milled and a higher recovery in ounces of gold per ton milled. Mining costs were lower, #15.89 per ton milled, as compared to #17.60 per ton milled; the lowering of this unit cost was due to more efficiency in the breaking and mucking cycles. Milling cost varied slightly, #5.71 per ton milled, as compared to #5.82 last year. The trend of unit costs in the past four years are shown in the following schedule:

1960 1961 1962 1963 Crosscutting and drifting #40.14 141.09 #37.75 #39.74 25.15 32.82 25.34 27.00 14.65 14 93 14 37 1 3 00 5.86 5.78 5.82 S 71

Two unit costs were up, and two were down, as compared to last year's figures. The average unit costs over the past five years remains very close to this year's costs. Ground control at depth continues to be the main problem. General Ore reserves are estimated to be sufficient to maintain operations until about the end of 1964. Diamond-drilling carried on during the year failed to improve the ore picture below the 30th level. During the year there were no compensable injuries at the mine, this indeed can be con sidered a highlight in the history of the mine, an achievement all can be proud of. The average number of employees was 110: 54 underground, and 56 on surface. W. R. Sinclair was appointed manager following the accidental death of former manager and director, G. A. McKay. 44 Volume 73

Macassa Gold Mines Limited Macassa Mines Limited was incorporated in April 1926, and Bicroft Uranium Mines Limited was incorporated in April 1955. In November 1961, the two companies were amalgamated under the name of Macassa Gold Mines Limited with an authorized capitalization of 4,000,000 shares of |1 par value of which 3,043,665 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. D. Bryce, president and director; J. G. Boeckh, vice-president and director; J. C. L. Allen, P. K. Hanley, T. D. Carlson, C. C. Ruston, and R. C. Stanley Jr., directors; Miss B. A. Argo, secretary-treasurer. The head office is at 112 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address of the Macassa Division is Box 550, Kirkland Lake. The Bicroft Division is reported on in the Uranium section of this report under Macassa Gold Mines Limited, Bicroft Division.

MACASSA DIVISION The Macassa Division property comprises eleven claims in Teck township, Kirkland Lake area, District of Timiskaming. Mining and milling operations continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, MACASSA DIVISION

Claim Number of Collar Depth from No. Inclination Compartments Depth Surface feet feet Elliot shaft... L.1617 523 No. 1 shaft... L.2837 Vertical 3 3,043 No. 1 winze. L.2837 Vertical 3 3,000 4,824 No. 2 shaft... L.4186 3 4,633 No. 2 winze L.4185 3 4,625 6,353

Development work during the year consisted of 6,222 feet of drifting, 2,080 feet of crosscutting, and 1,113 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 151,397 feet of drifts; 50,080 feet of crosscuts; 31,967 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 72 holes totalling 12,987 feet from underground. New equipment installed included the following: l heater, oil fired for No. 2 shaft ventilation (Howard Engineering Co.). 9 drilling machines (U 8c N Equipment Co.). 4 drilling machines (Canadian Ingersoll-Rand). 2 locomotives, Atlas (Bicroft Division). 2 air slushers (Gardner-Denver Co.). l battery charging rectifier (Northern Electric Co.). l compressor (Bicroft Division). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Milling For the year, 140,800 tons of ore was milled, giving a calendar-day average of 385.8 tons. Total recovery was 93.oO percent. These figures for 1962 were 382.5 and 93.95 percent. Bullion recovered amounted to 63,862.362 ounces of gold and 9,513.66 ounces of silver. From the start of milling operations in 1933, a total of 1,531,720.45 ounces of gold and 244,735.24 ounces of silver have been recovered from 3,674,824 tons of ore. From this ore, the recovered value amounts to S55,228,442.51, excluding cost-aid, and is equivalent to 515.03 per ton. Experimental work on the mill circuit, with the object of reducing costs, is being continued. 45 Annual Report for 1963

Ore Development Summary For 1963, a total of 770 lineal feet of new ore, grading 0.48 ounces per ton over an average width of 7.2 feet, was developed in drifting. Ore Reserves The technical estimate of ore reserves, as of 31 December 1963, made using samples from drifts, raises, diamond-drilling, and the extension of known veins by stoping operations is:

Average Value Ore Reserves Grade (Gold at S35 per ounce) tons oz. per ton Unbroken. 678,800 0.44 115.51 Broken 35,009 0.36 12.81 Total and Averaee 713.809 0.44 S15.38

Note: Dilution factor 10 percent applied to grade only. Unbroken ore reserves are down 50,100 tons, and the broken reserve is down 3,782 tons' Therefore, total reserves are down 53,882 tons. Average grade at |15.38 compares to S15.32 for 1962; 15,000 tons of 0.33 ounces per ton ore was removed from the unbroken ore reserves as it was considered uneconomic being tied up in sills that are endangered by caving ground.

Mining The trend tp more support in stoping operations continued. For the year, 47 percent of the ore break in stoping was obtained from filled slopes, and 29 percent from timbered slopes. Thus 76 percent of the slope break came from these two types. Total break amounted to 130,317 tons. The waste reserve for backfill is 9,120 tons. During ihe year, 40,174 Ions of wasle was placed as backfill, which included 26,256 Ions of wasle from developmenl. Sequence mining is being practised, and experimental work on stress relieving ground has been conducted during the year. Results from this work have been incorporated into practice.

Costs

1963 1962

ton ounce ton ounce | 1.916 S 4.225 l 1.690 1 3.885 8.512 18.767 8.492 19.526 2.150 4.740 2.272 5.224 Undistributed mine operating .578 1.274 .489 1.124

Total..... S13.156 S29.006 112.943 |29 . 759 .155 .341 .118 .272 Total...... 113.311 S29.347 S13.061 130.031

The average number of employees was 321: 229 underground, and 92 on surface. M. R. MacPherson was mine manager.

Mcintyre Porcupine Mines Limited Mcintyre Porcupine Mines Limited was incorporated in March 1911; in December 1959 the authorized capitalization was increased to 3,000,000 shares without par value, of which 2,387,082 shares have been issued. The directors and 46 Volume 73

officers were: J. D. Barrington, president and managing director; W. B. Dix, vice-president, treasurer, and director; J. S. D. Tory, chairman of the board and director; M. A. Cooper, J. C. Fraser, Norman D'Arcy, and S. M. Wedd, directors; M. L. Urquhart, vice-president (operations); F. T. McKinney, secretary. The address of the head office and the mine office is Schumacher. The executive office is at Suite 1500, 25 King Street West, Toronto. The company has numerous holdings in Ontario, the chief of which is the Mcintyre mine, comprising 3,542 acres in Tisdale township, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane. In 1960, Castle-Trethewey Mines Limited was purchased by Mcintyre and became the Castle Division of Mcintyre, reported on in the Silver section of this report. Mining and milling at the Mcintyre mine continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, MCINTYRE MINE

Claim Collar Vertical Shaft Inclination Number of Depth No. Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet No. 1...... P. 13307 Vertical 3 (inactive) Surface 307 No. 2...... P. 13307 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface 183 No. 3...... P.13307 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface 183 No. 4...... P.13307 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface 998 2 to 1,375 ft. No. 5...... P.13307 4 below 1,375 f t. 2,389 3 to 1,000 ft. No. 6...... P.13710 4 below 1,000 f t. 3,015 9 No. 7...... P.13318 989 *J No. 8...... P.13318 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface 288 No. 9...... P. 13068 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface 204 No. 10...... P. 13068 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface 185 P.13318 5 4,131 No. 12...... 4 3,875 7,111 No. 14...... 4 3,750 7,336 No. 15...... 4 6,825 8,094 No. 16...... ^—^^— Vertical 4 5,500 6,848

Development for gold ore during the year consisted of 8,774 feet of drifting, 5,818 feet of crosscutting, and 87 feet of raising. Total development footage for gold ore to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 660,594 feet of drifts; 301,174 feet of crosscuts; 60,042 feet of raises. Development for copper ore in 1963 consisted of 7,191 feet of drifts and crosscuts, 2,989 feet of raises. Total development for copper ore to 31 December 1963 was: 24,976 feet of drifts and crosscuts; 11,073 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 969 holes, totalling 103,614 feet, from underground. New construction in 1963 included a mill office and substore building (24 x 14 x 8 ft.), and an addition to the oil house (13x31x9 ft.). New equipment added included the following: 2 vacuum pumps (class T-VRCP, 31 x 13 in. in mill). l furnace (slot type, gas-fired) in steel shop. 22 air hoists (CIR-KNNIJ double-drum, in mine). l slusher hoist (CIR-R222, 125 hp., in mine). 4 drills (Gardner Denver deep-hole, model SFH 99). l air hoist (C1R, K5MNM2J). 47 Annual Report for 1963

A total of 687,082 tons of gold ore and 156,440 tons of copper ore was hoisted and milled. The average milled per day was 1,192 tons of gold ore and 453 tons of copper ore. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: During 1963, 687,082 tons of gold ore was milled, with a recovery of 196,951 ounces of gold and 26,947 ounces of silver. Copper production commenced early in August, and 111,440 tons of ore was milled for a recovery of 1,915,022 pounds of copper, 2,194 ounces of gold, and 13,871 ounces of silver. Gold Development Development work throughout the mine totalled 14,667 feet and included 8,752 feet of drifting, of which 2,326 feet, or 27 percent, was in ore averaging 0.363 ounces per ton over a width of 6.3 feet. About 30 percent of the footage in ore was above the main 3,875-foot level. Some time ago Hollinger Consolidated Gold Mines Limited announced that they did not intend to develop below their 5,450-foot level, which is about the same elevation as Mclntyre's 5,375-foot level. Accordingly, a block of ground below the 5,375-foot level and contiguous to Mclntyre's west boundary was leased from Hollinger. In the leased area 2,501 feet of lateral work on five levels developed 595 feet of ore, averaging 0.359 ounces per ton over a width of 6.8 feet. Drilling was completed on the system of 3-inch bore-holes from surface to the 3,125-foot level for delivery of hydraulic fill to both the copper and gold mining operations. Below the 3,125-foot level, 6,201 feet of drilling was done to provide hydraulic fill and drain lines for the lower levels of the gold mine. A storage stope with a capacity of 3,000 tons of fill was excavated between the 3,750- and 3,875-foot levels. Copper Development Development totalled 7,191 feet of lateral work and 2,989 feet of raising. Apart from 967 feet of crosscutting for access and ventilation most of this work was for stope preparation. Dia mond-drilling amounted to 7,367 feet, including 538 feet for completion of the hydraulic fill-line from surface to the 3,125-foot level. Last August three stopes were brought into production at a daily rate of about 800 tons. By the year's end about 1,000 tons a day were milled. Total expenditures to bring copper ore into production to the end of 1963 were S2,504,299. Of this sum #897,295 was spent on plant alterations and new equipment, and Si,607,004 for underground exploration and preliminary development. Gold Ore Reserves

1963 1962

tons oz. per ton tons oz. per ton 1,412,185 437,536 1,555,680 487,555 Broken ore 45,037 11,336 55,120 12,646 Total...... 1,457,222 448,872 1,610,800 500,201 0.308 0.311

Copper Ore Reserves

Ore Copper Copper tons tons percent 2,908,297 30,965 1.06 64,714 711 1.10 2,973,011 31,676 1.07 1,660,000 16,600 1.00 Total...... 4,633,011 48,276 1.04

The average number of employees was 1,187: 778 underground, and 409 on surface. P. B. McCrodan was mine manager. 48 Volume 73

McKenzie Red Lake Gold Mines Limited McKenzie Red Lake Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in February 1933, with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of Si par value; in 1956 the capitalization was increased to 5,000,000 shares; in 1962 to 7,500,000 shares of SI par value of which 5,400,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. C. L. Allen, president and director; J. G. Boeckh, vice-president and director; P. K. Hanley, J. K. Lamb, and R. C. Stanley, Jr., directors; Miss B.A. Argo, secretary-treasurer. The head office is at 4th Floor, 112 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is McKenzie Island. The property consists of twelve claims at the north end of McKenzie Island in Red Lake, Dome township, District of Kenora (Patricia Portion). Mining and milling operations continued throughout 1963. SHAFTS, MCKENZIE RED LAKE MINE

Claim Number of Collar Sinking Vertical Inclination Depth Number Compartments Depth 1963 from Surface feet feet feet No. 1 shaft K.R.L.87 0 456 No. 5 shaft ...... K.R.L.87 -47^0 3 0 492 2,374 360 3 250 1 95? 3 1,250 1,670

No. 5 shaft was sunk 492 feet slope distance in 1963, to a vertical depth of 2,374 feet below the collar. The 2,100-, 2,250-, and 2,400-foot levels were estab lished. Development work consisted of 2,016 feet of drifting, 2,530 feet of cross cutting, and 3,452 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 98,377 feet of drifts; 31,575 feet of crosscuts; 63,712 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 108 holes, totalling 10,742 feet, from underground. Major equipment installed consisted of a ball mill (Canadian Allis Chalmers, 6x9 feet). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production 1963 1962 Milled...... tons 89,616 79,034 ...... oz. 25,397.66 18,522.41

Operating Costs

Per Ton Milled

1963 1962 fl 2.52 S 2.30 3.63 4.10 Milling...... 1.98 2.09 0.09 0.08 C~^f*t\e*rzt 1 fwn^nctf^Q a t" t~l"iA r4i*nt"W*t"t"v 1.43 1.38 0.61 0.72 0.36 0.25 {10. 62 S10.92

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A total of #492,642 was paid out for wages, salaries and incentive bonuses compared to 3468,076 in 1962. Cost of process supplies used during the year totalled 1180,184. Exploration The West Mine shear was explored by drilling along a strike length of 2,200 feet and a dip length of 900 feet. Results were disappointing and no further work is planned. The North Mine vein-dike structure was located by drilling from the new 2,400-foot level. Two flat drillholes traced the vein for 400 feet along its strike. Values were low but the vein appears to be strong. Mining Seventy-five percent of the ore mined and 80 percent of the gold came from the 1,800- and 1,950-foot levels in the North Mine. The average grade of this ore after sorting was 0.311 ounces per ton. The remaining 25 percent was mined above the 1,600-foot level, and the grade wras 0.248 ounces per ton after sorting. The clean-up of this section of the mine is expected to be completed in 1964. Milling A primary ball mill (6 x 9) was added to the grinding circuit in August. Tonnage milled in the last five months of the year averaged 275 tons per day, as compared to 224 tons per day for the first seven months and 217 tons per day for the previous year. Ore Position Ore remaining above the 1,950-foot level at the 1963 year's end and results of drilling from the 2,400*foot level in the North Mine indicate two years' ore. General Improvement is to be noted over the previous year in: 1) Tonnage milled, 89,616 tons against 79,034 tons. 2) Average value per ton milled, 0.289 oz. (#10.91 at 137.74) against 0.239 (#8.96 at #37.48). 3) Value of bullion recovered, #965,603 against #700,297. 4) Reference to operating costs will show a slight reduction, namely |10.62 against #10.92 per ton milled. 5) Operating profit of #150,810 against #26,310. The average number of employees was 110: 71 underground, and 39 on surface. P. J. McCarthy was manager.

MacLeod-Cockshutt Gold Mines Limited MacLeod-Cockshutt Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in September 1933, with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of Si par value, of which 2,862,490 shares have been issued. Late in 1958, control of the company was acquired by the Little Long Lac Gold Mines Limited interests. The directors and officers were: J. C. L. Allen, president and director; J. G. Boeckh, vice-presi dent and director; J. C. Adamson, R. C. Stanley Jr., P. K. Hanley, and S. J. Bird, directors; Miss B. A. Argo, secretary. The head office is at Suite 400, 112 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Geraldton. The property comprising twenty-four claims is in Ashmore and Errington townships, District of Thunder Bay. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, MACLEOD-COCKSHUTT MINE

Claim Inclination Number of Collar Total Depth Shaft No. Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet No. 1 ...... T.B.10040 Vertical 3 2,250 No. 2...... T.B. 10038 Vertical 4 1,921 No. 3...... 4S0 * 1,571 9 oni

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Development work during the year consisted of 1,263 feet of drifting and 313 feet of crosscutting. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 106,711 feet of drifts; 29,168 feet of crosscuts; 34,743 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 17 holes, totalling 1,265 feet, from under ground and 2 holes, totalling 434 feet, from surface. New construction in 1963 consisted of an addition to a mine dwelling. New equipment added included the following: l drifter (Gardner-Denver CF 93) underground, l slusher hoist (24 x 18 in.) underground, l air hoist (Scoma 4 S.M.) underground. 1 I-beam (Gantry Magic Pole) underground. 2 locomotives (Goodman, 6-ton, 30 hp.) underground. 2 transport cars (12 man cap., shop-made) underground. 2 stopers (CIR-JR 38) underground. l vent fan and motor (Howard Aerofoil 24-in.) underground. l car loader (Atlas Copco LM 56) underground. l machine and sprayer (Tifa) surface. l dump truck (International model 1700) surface. l vacuum pump (CI R model 255 x T 30) mill. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: During 1963 the mine produced 13,772 ounces of gold and 1,399 ounces of silver from 117,535 tons of ore, averaging 0.117 ounces of gold recovered per ton. Revenue from this production amounted to S522.064 or S4.44 per ton. Including an estimated 153,000 receivable from E.G.M .A. the total operating revenue was 1575,064, or |4.89 per ton. In addition, #168,111 was received from Consolidated Mosher for the rental of equipment and use of facilities. The mill operated at an average daily rate of 1,865 tons per calendar day, treating 322 tons per day of ore from MacLeod-Cockshutt, and 1,543 tons per day from Consolidated Mosher. Production from MacLeod in 1964 will probably average 200 tons per day. Ore reserves within the F zone are diminishing, and with the addition of 88,000 tons from the porphyry zone, total recoverable reserves at the year's end were estimated to be 174,526 tons averaging 0.150 ounces per ton. The porphyry zone ore is being mined selectively in small shrinkage stopes on the 5th and 7th levels, which will provide a higher grade of ore, and will require higher mining costs than in recent years. It is expected that reserves within this zone will be extended, but an estimate of reserves cannot be projected much beyond mining because of the small dimen sions of the ore shoots. The average number of employees at the MacLeod and Consolidated Mosher operations was 360: 143 underground, and 217 on surface. H. E. Rudd was general manager.

Madsen Red Lake Gold Mines Limited Madsen Red Lake Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in March 1935; in June 1940, the capitalization was reduced to 3,500,000 shares of SI par value of wrhich 3,499,528 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were M. K. Madsen, president and director; F. R. Marshall, vice-president and director; Miss Margaret Masterson, secretary-treasurer and director; H. H. Mackay, H. G. Young, P. H. McCloskey, and S. J. Bird, directors. The head office is at Room 1109, 55 Yonge Street, Toronto 1. The mine address is Madsen. The company's main property comprising 58 claims, about 2,732 acres, is in Baird and Heyson townships, Red Lake area, District of Kenora (Patricia Portion). It is about 1}^ miles southwest of the town of Red Lake. Mining and milling operations continued throughout 1963. 51 Annual Report for 1963

SHAFTS, MADSEN RED LAKE GOLD MINE

Shaft Claim No. Inclination Number of Depth from Compartments Surface feet No. 1 ...... K.R.L.11505 Vertical 571 No. 2...... K.R.L.12528 5 4,176

Development work in 1963 consisted of 5,245 feet of drifting, 5,231 feet of crosscutting, and 3,767 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 Decem ber 1963 was as follows: 153,407 feet of drifts; 29,676 feet of crosscuts; 62,345 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 543 holes, totalling 122,181 feet, from underground. New construction in 1963 included an addition to the electrical shop (30 x 20 ft.); a metal-sheathed frame, oil shed (24 x 12 ft.); sewage and water systems completed for trailer park No. 2. New equipment added included the following: l regrind mill (5x7 ft.). 21 flotation cells. l thickener (21-ft. diam. for deslimed tailings treatment). l truck (Chevrolet J^-ton).

The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production The following figures show the production for 1963 and comparable figures for 1962 and 1961: 1963 1962 1961 107,130.856 100,877.831 106,096.338 16,906.820 17,492.092 17,117.410 {4,067,473.77 13,794,610.80 {3,784,106.81 A vf^mGTf* nrir*** onlH rw^r on nr*p {37.75 |3 7 42 {35.52 {1.38 11.15 SlO 95

Operating Costs

1963 1962

Per Ton Per Per Ton Per Milled Ounce Milled Ounce l 2.610 { 7.462 { 2.604 { 8.045 3.227 9.224 7 ?fU 10.209 Mucking, tramming, hoisting, and pumping 1.541 4.405 1.738 5.371 0.258 0.737 0.250 0.772 1.084 3.097 1 04.9 3.240 0.957 2.736 0.784 7 49? 1.154 3.300 1.082 2 2A1 0.245 0 70? 0.216 0.667 ^^arketin&fft charsresft 0.103 n ?95 0.093 0.287 Sil. 177 {31.958 {11.120 474. 354 Deduct estimated E.G.M.A. 1.482 4.238 2.198 6.790 1 9.695 {27.720 { 8.922 #27.564

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Mining Stoping operations were carried out between the 2nd and 21st levels, with 61.8 percent of the mill feed coming from above the 2,700-foot horizon, or 17th level. The use of tight flooring to prevent the loss of high-grade fines was introduced in cut-and-fill slopes. At year's end about 60 percent of mill feed came from stopes so equipped. The deslimed mill tailings placed as backfill amounted to 116,567 tons for a total of 1,205,437 tons to date. Ore Reserves After milling 306,247 tons, the ore reserve was increased by 7,200 tons. The estimated ore reserve for 1963 and comparable figures for 1962 are shown in the following table:

31 1December : 963 31 IDecember 1 962

UIUI-IV Tons Grade Ounces Tons Grade Ounces 4,980 0 787 1,430 14 430 0.343 4,943 7th to lith level... 35 910 0.337 19 Iflfl 36,903 0 344 12,704 lith to 17th level..... 191,620 0 284 54 473 250 349 0.306 76,560 17th to 23rd level..... 591,550 0.346 904 81 3 481,545 0.345 166,237 28,540 0.300 o ree 62,173 0.299 18,590 852,600 0.330 981 ?7fl 845,400 0.330 279,034

The broken ore in cut-and-fill stopes is not included in the 1963 estimate. Packsack and test-hole drilling of the walls of active stopes resulted in the locating and mining of 109,000 tons of additional ore in parallel lenses or extensions of known ore. Diamond- drilling extended the Nos. 3, 4, and 5 zones below the 22nd level. Additional drilling is required to estimate the tonnage and grade of ore. Milling The milling data for the current year, the two previous years, and the total since the com mencement of milling operations, are shown in the table below:

11 Aug. 1938 1963 1962 1961 to 31 Dec. 1963 Milled...... 306,247 311,705 301,031 5,828,778 Operating time 99.07 98.11 97.58 96.25 Milled per calendar day. 839.03 853.99 824.74 628.51 0.37436 0.35108 0.37746 0.31662 c\"7 rw*r 1~nn 0 09454 0.02748 0.02502 0.01911 Recovery ...... percent 93 44 92.17 93.37 93.96

The average number of employees was 418: 258 underground, and 160 on surface. K. R. North was manager.

Pamour Porcupine Mines Limited Pamour Porcupine Mines Limited was incorporated in March 1934 with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of no par value, all shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. R. Bradfield, president and director R. V. Porritt, vice-president and director; J. R. Timmins, L. H. Timmins, Hon. D. R. Michener, K. C. Gray, and W. S. Row, directors; C. H. Windeler, secretary; R. G. Rudolph, treasurer; J. O. Hinds, assistant secretary; E. K. Cork, treasurer. The executive office is at 1700, Bank of Nova Scotia Building, Toronto. The head office and mine office is at Pamour. 53 Annual Report for 1963

The company's main property, totalling thirty-three claims, is in Whitney and Murphy townships, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane. It includes the former LaPalme Porcupine, Three Nations, and Porcupine Grande properties. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963. SHAFTS, PAMOUR MINE

Claim Inclination Number of Collar Total Depth Shaft No. Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet No. 1...... P.13793 Vertical 220 No. 2...... P 1 37Q3 110 No. 3...... P.13783 Vertical 5 3,144 No. 4...... Vertical s finn 9 4.37

Development work during the year consisted of 5,264 feet of drifting, 1,568 feet of crosscutting, and 5,130 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 172,749 feet of drifts; 40,527 feet of crosscuts; 115,853 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling consisted of 400 holes, totalling 62,780 feet, from underground. New construction in 1963 consisted of a British army Romney hut (96 x 35 ft.). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Development Lateral development consisted of 2,870 feet in lava exploration, 640 feet in east greywacke, l ,430 feet in west greywacke, and 600 feet in conglomerate. In the east end of the mine, 1,360 feet of drifting was in ore with an average grade of 0.209 ounces of gold per ton over drift width. In the west end of the mine, 235 feet of drifting was in ore with an average grade of 0.123 ounces of gold per ton over drift width. Stoping Stoping was carried on in both the east and west sections of the mine. Some 24 percent of the ore produced was from lava slopes. The east end provided 68 percent of the tonnage broken and 72 percent of the tonnage drawn from stopes. Cut-and-fill stopes provided 7 percent of the ore broken, slusher stopes 15 percent, blast-hole stopes 21 percent, and shrinkage the remainder. Ore Reserves

Ore Grade tons oz. per ton BROKEN: 425,800 0.097 Wpst FnH 154,400 0.096 Total..... 580,200 0.097 ORE IN PLACE: 782,400 0.098 West end 268,100 0.126 Total... 1,050,500 0.105 1,208,200 0.098 Total west ore 422,500 0.115 Total... 1.630.700 0.102

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Allowance for normal dilution has been made in calculating the tonnage and grade of ore reserves. After milling 628,000 tons, total ore reserves were maintained at about the same tonnage and grade as at the end of the previous year.

Mill

1963 1962 Milled...... 628,000 632,700 Milled per calendar day. 1,720 1,733 Average gold content...... oz. per ton 0.113 0.108 Average tailings loss. 0.010 0.010 Total recovery 91.1 90.5 64,870 62,140 Value of total oroduction ...... S2. 46 1.400 S2.335.000

The average number of employees was 356: 201 underground, and 155 on surface. W. J. Marshall was manager.

Paymaster Consolidated Mines Limited Paymaster Consolidated Mines Limited was incorporated in February 1930, with an authorized capitalization of 9,000,000 shares of SI par value, of which 8,629,090 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: W. C. Ringsleben, president and managing director; H. D. Rothwell, vice- president and director; C. E. Cook, L. G. Sams, Marshal Stearns, S. A. Caldbick, and C. A. Burns, directors; A. C. Buckley, secretary-treasurer. The head office and mine office are at P.O. Box 100, South Porcupine. The main property, comprising 751.6 acres, is in Deloro and Tisdale town ships, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, PAYMASTER MINE

Number of Collar Sinking Vertical Claim Inclination Depth Number Compartments Depth 1963 from Surface feet feet feet Shaft 1 ...... T.R.S.776 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface 80 Shaft 2...... T.R.S.776 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface __ 814 Shaft 3...... T.R.S.776 Vertical 4 (inactive) Surface __ 400 Shaft 4...... H.S.747 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface __ 253 Shafts...... P.14115 Vertical 3 Surface 61 4,462 Shaft 6...... P.13128 600 2 (inactive) Surface 482 Shaft 7...... P.14114 Vertical 2 (filled) Q| i f-f o r* t* 75 Shafts...... P 14115 2 (filled) 185 Shaft Q P.14115 Vertical 185 750 1 04.fl 1 202 Vertical 1,033 1,615 Vertical 1,023 2 003 Vertical 428 1 043 \Vinzc 5 3 2,046 4,202 Winze 6 ...... Vertical 3 4,059 1,242 5,727

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The 4,525-, 4,675-, 4,825-, 4,975-, 5,125-, 5,275-, 5,425-, 5,575-, and 5,725-foot levels were established at depths of 453, 604, 755, 906, 1,057, 1,208, 1,359, 1,510, and 1,661 feet, respectively, below the collar of No. 6 winze. Development work during the year consisted of 3,430 feet of drifting, 323 feet of crosscutting, and 2,068 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963, was as follows: 187,439 feet of drifts; 79,850 feet of crosscuts; 63,734 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling consisted of 156 holes from underground, totalling 15,598 feet. A total of 174,713 tons of ore was hoisted. 175,650 tons was milled at a daily average of 481.4 tons in 1963. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 30 June 1963: Mining New ore developed during the year totalled 866 feet having an average width of 80 inches and an average cut grade of 0.237 ounces per ton. Sources of ore during the year were as follows: development 4.7 percent; No. 5 winze, 45.2 percent; No. 5 shaft, 18.7 percent; and No. 6 winze, 31.4 percent.

Shaft Sinking An extensive diamond-drilling program to explore the extension of the Nos. 36 and 37 veins at depth below the 4,375-foot level was completed in the first quarter of the fiscal year. This drilling intersected significant ore values to depth below the 6,000-foot horizon. Along a strike length of 1,600 feet, six intersections averaged 0.29 ounces uncut grade across an estimated width of 19 feet. These holes, combined with various other holes at varying depth in the same area, provided substantial evidence of new ore below the 4,375-foot level in favourable formation. The decision was therefore made to deepen No. 6 winze to the 6,025-foot horizon and establish eleven new levels below the 4,375. Preparatory work for the sinking program was commenced in Septem ber 1962. To maintain production from the 4,225- and 4,375-foot levels while No. 6 winze was being sunk, No. 5 shaft was deepened 146 feet from its existing bottom below the 4,075-foot level. Hoisting facilities were then provided for these two levels previously serviced only by No. 6 winze. No. 6 winze sinking was commenced in March 1963 and had advanced 544 feet to a depth of 62 feet below the 4,975-foot level, at 30 June 1963.

General Until development of the new levels at depth is well under way, the tonnage and grade of new ore can only be estimated on the limited information provided from drilling that has been done. Estimates, accordingly, provide that 5,000 tons per month or about one third of the mill feed will be mined from these new levels by January 1965, and this will increase as development progresses. Diminishing ore reserves above the 4,375-foot level necessitated the concentration of under ground development to the immediate problem of searching for extensions of known existing ore- bodies to the limits of the company's resources and facilities. All ore shoots that could be mined profitably were in production, and the inclusion of these is mainly responsible for the drop in ore reserve grade as compared with the previous year. Of particular favourable importance was the discovery of a new orebody along the 31 vein on the 2,825-foot level, where an estimated 175 feet grading 0.27 ounces across 9 feet was under development at the end of the fiscal year. This orebody is being explored on the levels above and below. In addition, development and exploration of the 18, 36, and 37 veins was continued.

Ore Reserves Total (including broken ore) was 249,200 tons with an average grade of .2175 ounces.

Milling Milled...... tons 165,388 Average per day...... tons 453.1 Gold produced...... oz. 31,089.6 Average millhead grade...... oz. per ton 0.2006 Average recovery...... percent 93.72 56 Volume 73

Costs Following is an analysis of the mine operating costs:

Cost per Total Cost Ton Milled Diamond-drilling ft 19,330.40 S 0.11 Drifting 71,611.00 0.43 Crosscutting 7,592.53 0.05 Raising 39,118.78 0.24 Special underground exploration. 36,438.16 0.22 Mining 1,047,029.56 6.33 Ore transportation 17,489.90 0.11 Crushing 42,038.74 0.25 Milling. 243,068.09 1.47 General expense. 150,204.51 0.91 Total...... $l,673,921.67 $10.12 The average number of employees was 247: 169 underground, and 78 on surface. L. K. Walkom was general manager.

Pickle Grow Gold Mines Limited Pickle Crow Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1934; in April 1959 the capitalization was increased to 5,000,000 shares of #1 par value, of which 3,554,806 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: N. B. Keevil, president and director; C. G. Macintosh and J. C. Perry, vice-presidents and directors; Sir Michael Butler, secretary and director; J. H. Westell, director; D. S. Brown, treasurer. The head office is at Suite 1000, 11 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Pickle Crow. The property consists of 110 claims in Connell and McCullagh townships, Pickle Lake area, District of Kenora (Patricia Portion). Mining and milling continued throughout 1963. SHAFTS, PICKLE CROW MINE

Claim Number of Collar Vertical Shaft Inclination Depth Depth Number Compartments below Surface feet feet 3 0-1, 200 ft. No. 1 ...... 747 4 1,200-2,450 ft. [Surface 3,042 3 2,450-bottom J 3 0-1,554 ft. } No. 3...... 2062 4 1,550-2 ,600ft. [•Surface 3,025 3 2,600-bottom No. 2...... ' m l CI Q No. 4...... 3 7 9flO-3 707 ft Vertical l 4 3,707-bottom \ 2,900 4,038 The 3,500- and 3,650-foot levels were established at depths of 600 and 750 feet below the collar of No. 4 shaft. Development work during the year consisted of 3,848 feet of drifting, 4,005 feet of crosscutting, and 1,148 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 73,639 feet of drifts; 56,690 feet of crosscuts; 43,198 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 160 holes, totalling 31,958 feet, from underground, and 16 holes, totalling 2,160 feet, from surface. 57 Annual Report for 1963

New construction consisted of a one-room addition to the main office (14 x 14 ft.); a boiler house (24 x 16 ft.); a cookery (80 x 42 ft.), and an oil tankhouse (13 x 13 ft.), all of wood-frame construction. A volcano oil-fired boiler (100 hp., low pressure, automatic and portable) was located in the No. l shaft area on surface. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production Tonnage milled totalled 100,491 tons, and bullion production amounted to #1,325,363; 34,983 ounces of gold and 3,389 ounces of silver were produced. The average value of recovery was #13.19 per ton milled. A comparison of milling results for the past two years is as follows:

1963 1962 Milled...... 100,491 111,781 Gold recovered 34,983 40,328 Silver recovered 3,389 4,110 Gold recovered per ton ...... 0.3481 0.3608 rM*rf*f*n t* 98.82 98.89

Mining Stoping production amounted to 83,554 tons or 83.4 percent of the total tonnage mined. The remaining 16,672 tons, 16.6 percent, was won from development. Ore produced from the various veins is tabulated below.

Vein Ore Grade tons percent No. 1 ...... 16,005 16.0 No. 2...... 12,072 12.1 No. 5...... 32,704 32.7 No. 6...... 4,726 4.7 No. 7 ...... 6,140 6.1 No. 8...... 3,638 3.6 No. 9 ...... 24,547 24 5 No. 12...... 216 0.2 No. 13...... 111 0.1 67 0.0 100,226 100.0

Ore Reserves Ore reserves at the year's end totalled 325,320 tons with a grade of 0.372 ounces of gold per ton. This compares with the reserves for the previous year, which totalled 303,553 tons grading 0.351 ounces per ton. These reserves are considered conservative, as at the year's end development work in the No. 4 shaft was not complete resulting in a large blank section in the No. 5 and No. 9 veins, particularly above and below the 3,500- and 3,650-foot levels. Tonnage developed in No. 4 shaft during 1963 amounted to 78,880 tons grading 0.409 ounces of gold per ton.

1 January 1964 1 January 1963

Ore Gold at Ore Gold at Reserves S35 per Oz. Reserves |35 per Oz. tons tons 31,770 S 9.80 51,073 111. 87 283,550 13.72 241,680 12.44 3,000 11.20 10,800 11.12 Total..... 325,320 &13.02 303,553 #12. 30

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Operating Costs A comparative analysis of operating costs for 1962 and 1963 follows:

Total Per Ton Per Ounce Ore Treated Gold Recovered

1963 1962 1963 1962 1963 1962 $ 271,099 l 185,411 S 2.70 t 1.66 1 7.75 S 4.60 727,923 810,171 7.24 7.24 20.81 20.09 216,552 220,369 2.15 1.97 6.19 5.46 General mine 264,623 222,288 2.63 1.99 7.56 5.51 Administration 48,013 46,640 0.48 0.42 1.37 1.16 Total...... 11,528,210 SI, 484,879 S15.20 S13.28 143.68 #36.82

This analysis points out an approximate S85,000 increase in development charges, primarily due to heavier expenditures in opening up the No. 4 shaft veins; the #42,000 increase in general mine expenses was mainly the result of renovating camp facilities. Mining and milling costs were down by S86,000 due to fewer tons processed. The average number of employees was 222: 123 underground, and 99 on surface. J. B. C. Lang was mine manager.

Preston Mines Limited Preston East Dome Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1911, and reorganized in February 1936 and in September 1957. In August 1960, the name was changed to Preston Mines Limited, on the amalgamation of Preston East Dome Mines with Stanleigh Uranium Mining Corporation Limited, with an authorized capitalization of 10,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 6,728,000 have been issued. The company is controlled by Rio Tin to Mining Company of Canada Limited. The directors and officers were: Hon. R. H. Winters, president and director; W. B. Malone, vice-president and director; R. D. Lord, managing director; J. I. Crookston, W. H. Bouck, H. L. Roper, G. B. Langford, W. C. Pitfield, and W. P. Arnold, directors; George Baker, secretary; D. A. MacFarlane, treasurer; G. R. Devey, assistant secretary; G. A. Roy, assistant treasurer. The head office is at 335 Bay Street, Toronto. The mine address is South Porcupine. The property comprising sixteen claims, south and east of the Dome mine, is located in Tisdale and Deloro townships, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane. Mining and milling operations continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, PRESTON MINE

Claim Inclination Number of Collar Total Depth Shaft No. Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet No. 1...... P.13151 630 95 No. 2...... P.13151 5 2,388 f 3 to 69 feet No. 3...... above 28th; l 2,166 4,170 4 to bottom No. 4...... P.12971 400

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Development work during the year consisted of 4,734 feet of drifting, 2,912 feet of crosscutting, and 1,939 feet of raising. The total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 126,991 feet of drifts; 160,617 feet of crosscuts; 65,487 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 328 holes totalling 40,775 feet from underground, and two holes totalling 709 feet from surface. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production Milled...... tons 199,400 Average per day...... tons 678 Gold produced...... oz. 39,903 Silver produced...... oz. 4,334 Average mill heads...... oz. per ton 0.208 Average net recovery...... oz. per ton 0.200 Average gold in tailings...... oz. per ton 0.0083 Average recovery...... percent 96 The higher percentage mined from the more refractory Midcamp ore resulted in higher tailings loss. The sulphide ore from this zone constituted 70 percent of the mill feed, compared ,to 48 percent the previous year. Costs Operating costs per ton milled before write-offs and administration were as follows: Development and diamond-drilling...... Si. 74 Mining...... 5.93 Milling...... l. 26 #8.93 The increase in operating costs of 5 cents per ton over the previous year reflects the effect of sales tax and a wage increase instituted in the second half of the year. The increasing proportion of ore obtained from areas remote from the shafts gives rise to an adverse influence on costs, which has been largely offset by a succession of improvements in methods. Development Early in the year a lease arrangement was made with neighbouring Dome Mines to pursue ore indications in Dome ground that are remote from the latter's mining facilities but close to those of Preston, and development has been under way in two areas of this zone. Development ore contributed 8.6 percent of the mill feed. Broken reserves at the year's end were 17,185 tons. Active slopes in the Midcamp zone increased from 13 to 21 as this area supplied more of the tonnage. Development in the lower levels of this zone continued throughout the year. Ore Reserves Calculated as at 31 December 1963, ore reserves were 396,570 tons of an average grade of 0.20 ounces. This is a decrease of 69,442 tons from the reserves of a year ago. Reserve estimating in the Midcamp zone is difficult because of irregularity of the ore chutes. However, the extraction of ore reserves from this part of the mine is in excess of replacement by development. General Mill and plant performance was satisfactory, with good efficiency and no delays. Some 48,000 tons of hydraulic fill was produced and used in the mine. The average number of employees was 303: 210 underground, and 93 on surface. G. F. Greenacre was mine manager.

Renabie Mines Limited Renabie Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1941, with an authorized capitalization of 1,500,000 shares of SI par value, of which 1,050,005 shares have been issued. The company is a subsidiary of Macassa Mines Limited. The officers 60 Volume 73 and directors were John D. Bryce, president and director; J. G. Boeckh, vice- president and director; Miss B. A. Argo, secretary-treasurer and director; P. K. Hanley, J. C. L. Allen, R. C. Stanley Jr., and C. C. Huston, directors. The head office is at 85 Richmond Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Renabie. The property comprises thirty-three claims, about 886 acres, located in Rennie, Leeson, Brackin, and Stover townships, District of Sudbury. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, RENABIE MINE

Claim Number of Total Depth Shaft No. Inclination Compartments from Surface feet No. 1 ...... S.34314 Vertical 3 281 (Leeson twp.) No. 2 ...... S.34317 3 2,859 (Leeson twp.)

Development work during the year consisted of 2,686 feet of drifting, 1,456 feet of crosscutting, and 1,449 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 35,387 feet of drifts; 18,126 feet of crosscuts; 23,500 feet of raises. There was also 21,633 cubic feet of rock removed for level stations, 13,928 cubic feet for pumping stations, and 6,800 cubic feet for a loading pocket. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 95 holes, totalling 16,789 feet, from underground. New construction in 1963 consisted of a garage addition (16 x 28.7 ft., frame); surface waste-pass housing (11 x 10.3 ft., frame); a dwelling (32 x 24 ft. frame). Added equipment was as follows: 1 rocker shovel (Eimco model 21). 2 locomotives (Mancha type B). 4 cyclones (Krebs model D 10 B). l oil burner (Selby SYT, motor and controls for 150 hp. boiler). l dump truck (G.M.C. 3-ton). 10 handrills (Holman 33). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December, 1963:

Ore Reserves The technical position of ore reserves at the year's end, after allowing for dilution and elimina tion of any doubtful or marginal ore and without including any ore below the 2,175-foot level, was as follows:

Value Ore Grade (Gold at S35 per ounce) tons oz. per ton 245,380 0.213 57.45 56,552 0.223 7.80 Total...... 301,932 0.215 57.52 Annual Report for 1963

Milling The average tons milled per day in 1963 was 500.1 as compared to 542.5 in 1962. Bullion recovery comprised 34,413.82 ounces of gold and 9,895.63 ounces of silver. From the commencement of milling operations (July 1947) 2,652,237 tons of ore have been milled, from which has been recovered 550,584.797 ounces of gold and 171,877.03 ounces of silver, having a gross recovered value of #19,862,531.31, equivalent to $7.49 per ton milled, exclusive of cost-aid. As a result of extensive laboratory test work, changes in the mill circuit were instituted, resulting in better classification and finer grinds. The recovery increased from 93.9 percent in 1962 to 94.8 percent in 1963. As a result of the extensive mechanical repairs and alterations and considerable work on the tailings dam, the over-all milling costs for the year increased to 51.83 per ton from Si.59 per ton in 1962. Operating Costs The operating and other costs per ton and per ounce of gold recovered were as follows:

1963 1962

34,413.82 Ounces Recovered 35,735.34 Ounces Recovered from 182,552 Tons Milled from 198,019 Tons Milled

ton ounce ton ounce 12.39 512.70 11.50 S 8.28 3.12 16.57 2.63 14.60 Milling.. 1.83 9.68 1.59 8.82 Undistributed operating charges including administration and head office 0.65 3.44 0.54 2.98 Operating Costs 57.99 542.39 16.26 534 . 68 Depreciation 0.56 2.96 0.52 2.87 Provision for municipal, federal 0.06 0.33 0.03 0.17 18.61 545.68 56.81 537.72

Development and exploration costs reflect the change in the company's policy regarding the write-offs for deferred development. The average number of employees was 191: 94 underground, and 97 on surface. W. A. Moore was mine manager.

Sapawe Gold Mines Limited Lindsay Explorations Limited was incorporated in February 1955; in January 1963 the name was changed to Sapawe Gold Mines Limited on a one-for-two share basis. The authorized capitalization is 5,000,000 shares of |1 par value, of which 3,765,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: M. H. Green- berg, president and director; T. A. Jones, vice-president and director; M. J. Plesha, secretary-treasurer and director; Glen Dix, Eric Peterson, R. B. Krize, and S. W. Erickson, directors. The head office is at 235 Bay Street, Port Arthur. The mine address is Box 759, Atikokan. The property comprises fifty-three claims in McCaul and Hutchinson townships, Fort Frances District, located about 15 miles east of Atikokan, and connected to the Atikokan highway by road. Operations continued from April to 15 December 1963. The vertical, three compartment No. l shaft, collared in claim F.F.3417, has a total depth of 351 feet below the collar. The first and second levels were established in 1961, at vertical depths of 172 and 322 feet, respectively, below the 62 Volume 73 collar. Development footage in 1963 consisted of 250 feet of drifting and 362 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 consisted of 1,076 feet of drifts, 367 feet of crosscuts, and 598 feet of raises. One diamond-drill hole, 185 feet deep, was completed from underground. New construction consisted of the following: l mill building (75 x 40 ft., frame with sheet metal). l crusher house (59 x 16 ft., frame with sheet metal). l assay office (25 x 14 ft., concrete-block). l refinery (23 x 16 ft., concrete-block). l garage (50 x 32 ft., frame). l water tank (20 x 20 ft., concrete with sheet metal). New equipment installed included the following: CRUSHER HOUSE l jaw crusher (Universal 16 x 20 in.). l cone crusher (Nordberg 28 in.). l vibrating screen (Dillon double-deck, 3x8 ft.). MILL: l ball mill (capacity 100 t.p.d., Allis-Chalmers 5x7 ft.). l conditioner (6x12 ft.). 3 flotation cells (Denver 18 SPC.). l thickener (Dorr 7 x 14 ft.). l drum filter (36 x 48 in.). l vacuum pump (Ingersoll-Rand ERI-10 x 5 in.). l filtrate pump (International, 1J4 i"-)- l tailings pump (International, 1J^ in.). l ball mill discharge pump (International, 2 in.). l vacuum return pump (Babcock-Wilcox 1^ in.). l table pump (Allis-Chalmers, SRL, 2 in.). l reagent pump (Clark, ^ in.). l water supply pump at lake (Allis-Chalmers, CMSK, 150 gpm.). l air compressor (Ingersoll-Rand ERI, 18 x 7 in., 150 cfm.). l Wilfley table (5 x 12 ft.). l welder (Wilson 400 amps. de.). l welder (Marquette AC gas, 200 amps.). ASSAY OFFICE AND REFINERY: l tilting furnace (Wabi). l assay furnace (General Electric HRB—12 kw—2,0000F.). l assay furnace, (Walker Meyal 15 kw—2000CF.). l pulverizer (Braun type UA—8 in.). A total of 2,284 tons of ore was hoisted; the mill operated from 4 to 23 December on a tune-up basis and treated 1,476 tons of ore. R. J. Gotts, mine engineer, was in charge and ten men were employed during the period of operation.

Stairs Exploration and Mining Company Limited Stairs Exploration and Mining Company Limited was incorporated in March 1962 with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of |1 par value, of which 2,000,005 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: L C. Stairs, president and director; G. P. Stairs, vice-president and director; E. G. Byrne and E. F. Stairs, directors; Miss M. A. Calnan, secretary-treasurer. The head office is at 21 King Street East, Toronto 1. The mine address is Matache wan, c/o General Delivery. The property is a gold prospect consisting of 161 claims located in Midlothian, Halliday, and Montrose townships, District of Timiskaming. Operations proceeded from 3 January to 20 December 1963. 63 Annual Report for 1963

SHAFTS, STAIRS EXPLORATION AND MINING

Claim Number of Collar Sinking Vertical Inclination Compartments Depth 1963 Depth No. below Surface feet feet No. 1 inclined adit. . . . 26662 — 200 1 Surface 47 100 No. 1 shaft 26662 Vertical 3 Surface 72 72

The inclined adit (-200) started in 1962 was driven a further 47 feet in 1963 to a vertical depth of 100 feet. Headings west, north, and east were driven from the bottom of this adit. A flat adit located 100 feet west of the inclined adit was driven north. A vertical raise from this adit to surface was slashed out as a start on the three-compartment No. l shaft. The shaft is to be 700 feet deep with sinking operations planned for 1964. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 consisted of 504 feet of drifting and 493 feet of crosscutting. Some 91 diamond-drillholes, totalling 46,353 feet from surface, and 27 holes totalling 4,935 feet from underground, were completed in 1963. New construction in 1963 included the following: l staff house (51 x 26 ft., wood construction). l bunkhouse (76 x 24 ft., "H" type, wood construction). l drill core house (32 x 28 ft., wood construction). 1 garage (42 x 20 ft., steel fabrication). 2 storage buildings (24 x 20 ft., steel fabrication). l headframe (75 ft. high, B.C. fir construction). l shaft service building (160 x 40 ft., steel construction). l hoistroom (40 x 30 ft., steel fabrication). l assay office, completely equipped. Equipment added was as follows: l generating plant (Mirrless diesel 1,000 kva.). l hoist (CIR 53 x 36 in., PE-1). l compressor (CIR 18 x 11 x 14 in. PRE 1,020 cfm.). 1 air slusher (G.D., 15 hp.). 2 landrovers. The average number of employees was 24: 4 underground, and 20 on surface. J. E. McKinney was mine manager.

Teck Corporation Limited (Teck-Hughes Mining Division) Teck-Hughes Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in March 1923; in July 1963 the consolidation of Teck-Hughes Gold Mines Limited, Lamaque Gold Mines Limited, Howey Consolidated Mines Limited, and Canadian Devonian Petroleums Limited was completed. The name was changed to Teck Corporation Limited, having an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 4,600,000 shares have been issued. The officers and directors were: Hon. R. Michener, chairman of the board and director; N. B. Keevil, president and director; J. C. Perry, J. A. Downing, and N. B. Keevil, Jr., vice-presidents and directors; Sir Michael Butler, secretary and director; J. H. Westell, treasurer and director; W. H. Keith, L. N. Watt, G. L. Jennison, J. D. Leishman, and D. A. Perigee, directors; J. W. Stephenson and B. Middleton, assistant secre taries; D. S. Brown, assistant treasurer. The executive office is at Suite 1000, 11 Adelaide Street West, Toronto. The Teck-Hughes Mining Division address is Kirkland Lake. 64 Volume 73

Teck-Hughes Gold Mines Limited acquired in 1960 the adjoining Kirkland Minerals Corporation Limited property. The Teck property now comprises forty-four claims in Teck township, Kirkland Lake area, District of Timiskaming. The shafts on the former Kirkland Minerals property were shown in the 1960 report for that company. The reported total development footage completed by Kirkland Minerals up to the time of mine closure, 27 August 1960, was transferred and is now included in Teck-Hughes totals. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, TECK-HUGHES MINING DIVISION Vertical Claim Inclination Number of Collar Depth No. Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet 16625 4 3,690 16625 4 3,639 5,553 16625 600 3 4,887 6,148 16625 3 3,638 4,572 16626 4 3,014 10th level winze. 16626 Vertical 3 (inactive) 1,098 1,985 16625 16626 j 600 3,639 4,900 16626 Vertical 3 (inactive) 2,997 3,631 No. 1 shaft...... 1238 2 (inactive) Surface 490 I\o 1 winze 475 1,129

The south shaft extension is caved between the 33rd and 36th levels, and inactive between the 30th and 33rd levels at present. A double-drum air hoist was installed on the 36th level to service the levels to the bottom or 45th level. No. 4 winze was deepened 26.5 feet in 1963. During the year, 1,392 feet of drifting, 574 feet of crosscutting, and 1,575 feet of raising was completed. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 260,379 feet of drifts; 96,730 feet of crosscuts; 117,422 feet of raises. Some 119 diamond-drillholes, totalling 11,629 feet, were completed during 1963 from underground. A total of 126,518 tons of ore was hoisted, the mill treated 126,350 averaging 346 tons daily. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 30 September 1963: Production During the period, 128,715 tons of ore was milled. Recovery of bullion amounted to 25,035.633 ounces of fine gold and 3,639.92 ounces of silver, valued at #949,737.81, or #7.38 per ton. Operating costs of 11,196,615.74 or #9.30 per ton, reduced by E.G.M.A. of #254,130.13, resulted in a cost of #942,485.61, or #7.33 per ton and an operating profit of #7,252.20. Development Development decreased by about 7 percent as compared with last year. Diamond-drilling increased by about 13 percent. About 51 percent of the development footage was driven in the Kirkland Minerals property on or between Teck levels 17 to 22 and 32 to 40. The high-grade 19U vein was fully developed to its connection with the main break 50 feet above 18 level; a service raise continued to 17 level. Exploration of the main break by raising from 22 level to 20 level, 200 feet west of the Teck boundary, with subsequent drifting on the 21 level horizon, developed an ore shoot of good grade 106 feet long and 150 feet or more in vertical extent. 65 Annual Report for 1963

The long drive west on 22 level in the footwall of the Kirkland Minerals 2,600-foot level was successful in locating a sloped area, which yielded some 22,000 tons of slough grading 0.15 ounces per ton. The extension of the high-grade K vein around the Kirkland Minerals boundary area and below Teck 31 level was fully developed over a total length of 150 feet and was partially mined. Development of the unmined eastern portion of the Kirkland Minerals No. 5 vein has been started on and above Teck 32 level. The limited amount of work done to date has been encouraging. A 70-foot extension of the R vein, 36 level, was developed west of a major fault. The vertical extent appears limited. Drifting on the Kirkland Minerals No. 3 vein, Teck 36 level, developed some 85 feet of ore grading 0.44 ounces per ton over drift width. A small stope is being started.

Operating Costs A comparison of costs for the fiscal years 1963 and 1962 follows:

Per Ton Per Ounce of In Full of Ore Treated Gold Produced Distribution 1963 1962 1963 1962 1963 1962 S 174,618 S 143,597 SI. 36 SI. 12 S 6.975 •1 5.984 698,948 658,687 5.43 5.13 27.918 27.448 223,458 224,181 1.74 1.74 8.926 9.342 General expense^ 99,592 92,913 0.77 0.72 3.978 3.872 Total..... SI, 196,616 SI, 119,378 19.30 18.71 S47.797 S46 . 646 128,715 128,500

Ore Reserves Ore reserves at 30 September compare as follows:

Ore Reserve Gold Content Average Grade Source 1963 1962 1963 1962 1963 1962 tons tons ounces ounces oz. per ton oz. per ton Positive ore Blocked 55,273 58,190 20,389.3 22,605.0 0.369 0.388 30,266 28,732 8,718.4 8,682.5 0.288 0.302 Total... 85,539 86,922 29,107.7 31,287.5 0.341 0.360 9,672 16,515 2,211.5 4,246.7 0.229 0.257 95,211 103,437 31,319.2 35,534.2 0.329 0.343

Potential ore includes proven and some probable ore in old workings which may not be recoverable. Such ore is transferred to positive or dropped altogether as changing circumstances dictate. As in previous years a substantial percentage of the above reserve is not available at present owing to the disturbing effect its removal would have on active workings. Branch veins produced 10.9 percent of the tonnage milled, containing 28.5 percent of the gold content, compared with 8.7 percent and 22.6 percent, respectively, the previous year. Stoping has been continued in scattered areas between levels 14 and 40. The U, K, and R veins were especially productive on 19, 32, and 37 levels respectively. The milling rate remained fairly constant with the help of the slough ore discovered on 22 level. Known reserves of slough are declining in grade to uneconomic limits. The average number of employees was 200: 116 underground, and 84 on surface. G. G. Gilchrist was mine manager. 66 Volume 73

Upper Canada Mines Limited Upper Canada Mines Limited was incorporated in April 1929, with an authorized capitalization of 3,500,000 shares of |1 par value, of which 3,499,827 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. A. W. Brown, chair man of the board and director; T. J. Day, president and director; J. W. McBean, vice-president and managing director; J. H. Botsford, general manager and director; K. H. Larkin, secretary-treasurer and director; E. T. Donaldson and J. A. Dickson, directors. The head office is at Room 600, 250 University Avenue, Toronto. The mine address is Dobie. The company's property comprising fifty-one claims is located in Gauthier township, Kirkland Lake area, District of Timiskaming. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, UPPER CANADA MINE

Shaft Claim Inclination Number of Sinking Depth from No. Compartments 1963 Surface feet feet No. 1...... L.6314 (l,760-3,625ft.) 510 5,799 No. 2...... L.6321 3 1,877

The 5,400, 5,500, 5,700, and 5,725 (scram) levels were established at depths of 5,389, 5,534, 5,684, and 5,715 feet, respectively, below the collar of No. l shaft. During the year, 4,705 feet of drifting, 834 feet of crosscutting, and 1,462 feet of raising was completed. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 143,295 feet of drifts; 33,827 feet of crosscuts; 38,024 feet of raises. Some 203 diamond-drillholes, totalling 26,497 feet, were drilled from under ground. Two pumps (CIR-26T2, 50 gpm at 650-ft. head) were installed, one at the 4,950-, and one at the 5,550-foot levels, No. l shaft. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Exploration and Development Sinking No. l shaft to a depth of 5,799 feet below surface was completed during the year. Following installation of pumping equipment, line drives to the downward projection of the main L zone were commenced on the 5,100-, 5,400-, and 5,700-foot levels. Two short ore sections were disclosed on the 5,400- and 5,700-foot levels before the main zone was reached, and the main zone itself was encountered farther to the west and south than projected, indicating a steepening of the eastward plunge and a steepening or reversal of the normal north dip. The 5,100- and 5,700-foot levels are now several hundred feet into the zone, and the first orebody on the 5,700-foot level grades 116.40 over drift width for a length of 110 feet. The 5,100- foot level has developed lower grade ore over most of the length exposed to date. In view of the favourable geological and ore developments on the 5,700-foot level, No. l shaft will be deepened 400 feet in 1964 to the limit of the present hoisting equipment. This will enable work to proceed on permanent loading pockets, ore passes, etc. The upward extension of the east L zone on the 3,625-foot level was explored by drifting on the 3,475-foot level, with enough ore developed to justify driving east on the 3,350-foot level. A total of 500 feet of ore was developed during the year above the 4,800-foot horizon.

Milling Average tons per day was 556.9, recovery was 92.45 percent, and tailings loss was SO.79 per ton. The mill operated 98.8 percent of total possible running time. Extraction is down from 92.78 percent in 1962, and costs at 11.38 per ton are nine cents lower than in the previous year. 67 Annual Report for 1963

Operating Costs and Profits Cost per ounce of gold produced, before depreciation, taxes, etc., was |34.89. Following are costs per ton milled over the last four years:

1963 1962 1961 1960 SI. 11 SI. 74 11.69 Si. 41 5.83 5.53 5.13 4.71 1.38 1.47 1 43 1 25 1.14 1.11 1.07 0.96 Total...... S9.46 S9.85 JK9 32 S8.33

Mine operating costs of $9.46 per ton are 39 cents lower than in the previous year, largely due to decreased development during the shaft sinking period. This reduction in costs, an increase in the price received per ounce of gold from S37.426 to S37.753, and larger Emergency Gold Mine Assistance payments offset to a considerable degree the drop in grade of 81 cents per ton. Operating profit per ton was S2.68, compared with S2.87 in the previous year, and net profit for the year totalled #307,555.81. Outside Exploration During the year the company entered into two joint exploration projects. On South Slate Island, in Lake Superior, this company along with Junior Frood Mines Limited and Cadamet Mines Limited, conducted a diamond-drill program on a series of narrow quartz veins showing considerable free gold. A total of 6,593 feet was drilled in 20 holes, but ore was not indicated over commercial widths. With Hudson Bay Exploration Company, an airborne electromagnetic survey was made on an area surrounding a copper showing in MacMurchy township, Ontario. No other anomalies were discovered, and a limited drilling program is now planned on the original discovery. The Exploration Department investigated a total of 35 other properties, none of which appeared to be of economic importance. General Capital expenditures totalled 151,870.00, of which the principal items were shaft power cables, pumps, and larger tramming equipment. An investigation was made of the Lake Beaverhouse property, a former gold-copper producer located some 3 miles northeast of the Upper Canada mine. Previous operators had developed over 40,000 tons of good-grade ore to the 500-foot level, with many surface showings and diamond-drill intersections remaining to be checked. Results warrant further exploration of the property and the installation of a mining plant to resume production, using the Upper Canada mill. The average number of employees was 280: 171 underground, and 109 on surface. J. H. Botsford was general manager.

Wright-Hargreaves Mines Limited Wright-Hargreaves Mines Limited was incorporated in June 1916, with an authorized capitalization of 5,500,000 shares of SO.40 par value; all shares have been issued. The directors and officers were R. C. Stanley Jr., president and director; J. G. Boeckh, executive vice-president, treasurer and director; J. C. L. Allen, S. J. Bird, P. K. Hanley, and N. O. Seagram, directors; Miss B. A. Argo, secretary. The head office is at 4th Floor, 112 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Kirkland Lake. The company's main property comprising four claims, is in Teck township, Kirkland Lake area, District of Timiskaming. Mining operations continued throughout 1963. 68 Volume 73

SHAFTS, WRIGHT-HARGREAVES MINE

Claim Number of Collar Vertical No. Inclination Depth Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet f 2 to 2,000 ft. No. 1 shaft...... L.1829 2,285 (ventilation) No. 2 shaft... L.1830 319 No. 3 shaft. 3 to 1,200ft. L.1829 Vertical j 4 to bottom 4,089 No. 4 shaft... L.1829 3 4,000 4 to 6,450 ft. l 3,600 L.1829 3 to bottom 7,272 No. 6 winze L.1829 Vertical 2 7,050 8,222

During the year a total of 87 feet of drifting, 204 feet of crosscutting, and 1,342 feet of raising was completed. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 257,467 feet of drifts; 92,116 feet of crosscuts; 81,968 feet of raises. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963:

Production Ore milled during the year amounted to 143,000 dry tons containing 0.425 ounces of gold per ton, from which were recovered 58,678.448 ounces of gold and 14,568 ounces of silver. Gross value of production was S2,238,846, and total operating revenue, including S223,000 estimated receivable as cost aid, was J2,461,846 or S17.21 per ton milled. Bullion output was sold to the Royal Canadian Mint and the average price received for gold was S37.761 (Canadian) per ounce, which was the highest yearly average price since 1950. The improvement in grade of ore milled, and the higher price received for both gold and silver, combined to increase the value of bullion output in 1963 to the highest level since 1959.

Mining Mining was again conducted on 38 of the 51 main levels down to and including the 7,200-foot level, and on all six of the deeper levels served by No. 6 winze. Of the total ore milled, 35,494 tons or 24.8 percent of the total (25.1 percent in 1962) was obtained from mining and a small amount of routine development work on the six bottom levels. Towards the end of the year, with completion of an ore-pass between 8,100- and 7,950-foot levels, production from these deepest levels increased to about 31 percent of the total ore hoisted. The average gold content of ore milled in the year was 0.4253 ounces per ton, a substantial improvement over the average of 0.3604 in 1962 and 0.385 in 1961. The reason for this improve ment was the fortuitous finding of better than expected values in several stopes on the deeper levels, and in part to limited mining in some high-grade remnants adjacent to No. 4 shaft. The broken-ore reserve was reduced by 2,518 tons to a total of 29,345 tons at the end of the year. The following table shows the origin of ore hoisted in 1963.

From From Hoisting Stopes Development Stages tons tons Surface to 3,900-foot level. 57,138 1,017 1 4,050-foot level to 7,200-foot level. 48,261 1,090 2 7,350-foot level to 8,100-foot level. 34,374 1,120 3 Total...... 139,773 •i 227

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Milling Wright-Hargreaves ore continued to be treated in the Lake Shore mill under the joint milling agreement arranged in 1957. Average daily milling rate was 391.8 tons, compared to 409.3 in 1962 and 435.8 tons in 1961- Mill recovery of gold was 96.5 percent of the contained metal, compared to 96.1 percent in 1962. Ore Reserves After milling 143,000 tons of ore in the year, the developed available broken and unbroken ore reserve was reduced by 23,148 tons to a total, on l January 1964, of 116,315 tons estimated to contain 0.40 ounces of gold per ton. New ore added to the reserve by development amounted to 3,600 tons, and 83,252 tons was won by mining beyond previously established ore limits, principally in slopes on the deep levels. These additions, together with a transfer of 33,000 tons from the probable and unavailable classi fications, account for the relatively small reduction in the developed available ore reserve. Further additions to the reserve by mining beyond presently established ore limits will be small, since mining in the ore blocks on the bottom levels has advanced to the stage where accurate estimates of remaining ore can and have been made. For this reason, it is likely the ore reserve will be exhausted by the end of 1964. The upward revision in the grade of the reserve reflects the better than anticipated value of some ore blocks, largely on the lower levels.

Operating Costs 1963 1962 Milled...... 143,000 149,384 58,678.448 51,720.149

1963 1962

Cost Cost Per Cost Cost Per Per Ton Ounce Gold Per Ton Ounce Gold Milled Recovered Milled Recovered Mine development. S 0.31 * 0.76 S 0.32 l 0.92 Mining. 8.09 19 7? 8.03 23.19 1.78 4 ^4. 1.83 5.28 Marketing expense. 0.12 0.29 0.10 0.30 1.79 4.37 1.78 5.15 0.69 1.67 0.75 2.18 Administration and corp. expense. 0.53 1 70 0.52 1.49 0.28 0.68 0.15 0.43 Total Operating Expense S13.59 #33. 12 #13. 48 S38.94

Plant Safety Again it is a pleasure to pay tribute to all supervisors and employees for their continued and aggressive effort in the prevention of accidents. There were only 4 compensable injuries in the year, compared to 15 in 1962; the frequency rate, or number of compensable accidents per million man-hours worked, was 5.9, which compares with the average frequency rate of 26.3 for the 26 gold mines of Ontario. Only one of these mines had a better record in 1963 than the Wright-Hargreaves mine.

The average number of employees was 338; 249 underground, and 89 on surface. Frank Buckle was general manager. 70 Volume 73

IRON ORE AND IRON Shipments of ore from iron mines in Ontario in 1963 increased 5.21 percent in quantity, from 6,414,936 tons in 1962 to 6,749,617 tons in 1963; the value of shipments increased 8.61 percent, from S64,479,510 in 1962 to 170,033,690 in 1963. The production, value and general statistics for iron ore production by the nickel-copper mines are shown under Nickel-Copper. The industry paid S3,744,125 to 476 salaried employees, and S9,568,401 to 1,633 wage earners; fuel and electricity cost S2,419,154, and process supplies cost 16,656,961.

The Algoma Steel Corporation Limited In October 1960, Algoma Ore Properties Limited, Algoma Steel Corporation Limited, and Canadian Furnace Company Limited, were amalgamated under the name of The Algoma Steel Corporation Limited. The authorized capitalization is 15,099,880 shares of no par value, of which 5,786,192 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: D. S. Holbrook, president, chairman, and director; Douglas Joyce, vice-president (operations) and director; J. B. Barber, vice- president (finance) and director; W. R. Binch, Hon. T. A. Crerar, Sir Philip Dunn, H. S. Hamilton, W. H. Howard, G. W. Humphrey, T. R. McLagan, W. E. McLaughlin, E. G. McMillan, J. S. D. Tory, Hon. R. H. Winters, and Wilhelm Zangen, directors; C. C. Weeks, vice-president (sales); D. A. Machum, secretary and assistant vice-president (sales); C. E. McClurg, treasurer. The head office is at 503 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie.

ALGOMA ORE PROPERTIES DIVISION The Algoma Ore Properties Division holds various iron properties in the Algoma district, including the formerly operated Helen mine, the George W. MacLeod mine and the Sir James mine, three miles east of the Helen, and the Goudreau Pyrite property. The mines (excluding the Goudreau Pyrite property) and the sintering plant, are at Wawa. GEORGE W. MacLEOD MINE This property consists of fourteen claims in ranges 23 and 24, Township 29, District of Algoma. Mining operations continued from l January to 31 December 1963. SHAFTS, GEORGE W. MACLEOD MINE

Claim Number of Total Depth No. Inclination Compartments from Surface feet D.J.22 1,778 No. 5 ...... D.J.24 3 2,066 Ropeway D.J.24, 25, 30,31 — 220 1 1,827

During 1963, a total of 17,016 feet of drifting, 5,271 feet of crosscutting, and 6,629 feet of raising was completed. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 82,659 feet of drifts; 25,489 feet of crosscuts; 34,064 feet of raises. Some 110 diamond-drillholes totalling 20,189 feet were completed in 1963 from underground. 71 Annual Report for 1963

New construction in 1963".included the following: 2 extensions to mine compressor house (15 x 30 ft. and 12 x 13 ft., steel and asbestos tile). l explosive magazine (37 x 21 ft., frame). 1 extension to plant compressor building (28 x 17 ft., steel). 2 extensions to warehouse office building (15 x 45 ft. and 8x9 ft., steel). l boiler house extension (16 x 33 ft., steel), l septic tank (20 x 10 ft., concrete), l yard fence (chain link, 1,500 ft.). 1 road paving (asphalt, 4-in., H L 4). New equipment added in the locations indicated was as follows: 2 locomotives (Clayton 8^ ton) underground. 22 mine cars (Dbrr-Oliver-Long, Granby 100 cu. ft.) underground. 1 slusher hoist (Joy R-223, 125 hp., 15,000 Ibs. rope pull) underground. 2 mucking machines (Eimco 24B) underground. 1 pump (Pulsometer centrifugal 11 stages, 750 gpm. at 2,000 ft. head) underground. 2 electric motors (English Electric, AD-683, 250 hp.) underground. l dust collector (Rabson bag-type, 30,000 cfm.) underground. l dust collector (Wheelabrator bag-type, 13,000 cfm.) underground. l dust collector (Canadian Blower Se. Forge, exhaust system, repair shop). l tractor (International Harvester TD-20, sinter plant). l boiler (Ray Scott, LSD 250, sinter plant). l car shakeout (Hewitt Robins, sinter plant). l crusher and pulverizer (Denver Equipment Co., laboratory). A total of 1,965,119 tons of ore was hoisted and conveyed.

SIR JAMES MINE This property consists of two claims and two mining locations in range 24, Township 29, District of Algoma. The Sir James mine commenced production of ore in 1958. A spur railway line was built from the Helen mine to provide service to the operation and for the transportation of ore to the treatment plant. A conveyor tunnel, 610 feet long, was driven at an angle of 14.5 degrees to house the conveyor carrying ore from the underground crusher to the railway loading point. The crusher room was cut at a point 124 feet vertically below surface. Mining operations continued from l January to 31 December 1963. A total of 683,837 tons of ore was hoisted and conveyed.

GOUDREAU PYRITE The property consists of ten claims, located in Township 27, range 26, in the Sault Ste. Marie mining division and includes the Rand No. l and Bear A and C groups of claims. The pyrite is used primarily as fuel in the sintering process. A total of 91,938 tons of pyrite was shipped from stockpile. The total ore production from the George W. MacLeod, Sir James mines, and Goudreau Pyrite property was 2,740,894 tons. The average number of employees at the mines was 703; 281 underground, and 422 on surface. C. M. Beck was general manager; J. E. Worley was general superintendent.

STEELWORKS DIVISION The blast furnace section of the Division is located at Sault Ste. Marie. Operations continued throughout 1963. No. l blast furnace has been dismantled; No.2 furnace was idle. The sintering plant of the Division, located at Wawa, operated a total of 350 days during 1963, producing 602,000 tons of sinter. 72 Volume 73

PRODUCTION OF IRON, STEELWORKS DIVISION

1963 1962 Furnace Days of Days of Production Operation Production Operation tons tons No. 3...... 340 257,600 315 225,503 No. 4 ...... 363 241,700 363 203,714 No. 5 ...... 364 726,700 364 684,079 No. 6...... 330 697,400 312 545,979 Total...... 1,923,400 1,659,275

The average number of employees in the blast furnace section and sintering plant was 783. W. P. Dowhaniuk was superintendent.

CANADIAN FURNACE DIVISION The Canadian Furnace Division, comprising a blast furnace and the accessory equipment necessary to produce pig iron, is located at Port Colborne. Total pig iron production was increased in 1963 by about 30 percent over 1962. The sinter plant was dismantled in September, subsequent ore in the furnace burden will be pellets, sized ore, and sinter from the Sault Ste. Marie operation. The blast furnace operated from 8 January to 5 September 1963, a total of 239 days and produced 152,991 tons of pig iron. The average number of employees was 131. Thomas C. Cordner was general superintendent. The following is taken from the corporation annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: An increase of 223,000 net tons or 17 percent in shipments of steel products, particularly in flat rolled form, was the prime reason for increased sales in 1963. Shipments of pig iron declined slightly, and shipments of Algoma sinter to outside customers were considerably lower. Greater usage of Algoma sinter in the corporation's blast furnaces more than offset the decline in shipments to outside customers. Total shipments were 1,699,000 gross tons compared to 1,561,000 gross tons in 1962. Domestic pig iron increased slightly, but this was more than offset by a decline in export sales. Total pig iron shipments in 1963 were 359,000 net tons compared to 388,000 net tons in 1962. Ample supplies and increased use of low priced scrap continued to depress the export market for pig iron, but dependence of earnings on sales of pig iron from the steelworks is diminishing as greater amounts are needed for steelmaking to support the steel product diversification program. Demand for Algoma's steel products reached a high level early in 1963 and continued to be strong throughout the year. Shipments were 1,520,000 net tons compared to 1,297,000 net tons the year before. There were no general price revisions in Canada, and the average price realized on steel products at Sault Ste. Marie was 1114.31 per ton compared to $112.24 in 1962. The increase is attributable to the sale of a greater proportion of higher priced finished products. The supply of uniform-size Algoma sinter from the sinter screening plant installed in Novem- bert 1962 at the Algoma Ore Properties Division played a significant role in iron production. Blast furnace performance at the steelworks improved substantially, and iron production increased as a result of greater coke oven gas injection, installation of equipment permitting higher top gas pressure operation on the two largest blast furnaces, and better preparation of charge materials. The quantity of coke required to make a ton of iron was the lowest ever achieved. While one of the smaller blast furnaces was out of service for relining, rehabilitation, and enlargement, it was equipped for higher top gas pressure operation and fuel injection. The other small blast furnace will be similarly equipped in 1964. Use of this equipment in the operation of all four blast furnaces will permit production of the additional tonnage of iron required for increased steelmaking capac ity. Operations at the Canadian Furnace Division were again intermittent. However, use of more beneficiated iron-bearing materials appreciably increased blast furnace performance. 73 Annual Report for 1963

Production of Algoma sinter at the Algoma Ore Properties Division was 1,618,000 gross tons, with practically all of the sinter being sized in the new sinter screening plant, compared to 1,460,000 gross tons in 1962, of which only 44 percent was sized on temporary facilities. Through use of improved methods, including more efficient ignition practices, operating speeds on the sintering machines were considerably increased. Approximately 26 percent of the raw ore sintered was from the Sir James open pit mine and 74 percent from the George W. MacLeod underground mine; these proportions are identical to those in 1962. At the Algoma Ore Properties Division, no major capital expenditures were made in 1963. In 1964, projects contemplated include installation of equipment to permit use of lower cost fuel oil in the sintering operation, and replacement of pallets on the sintering machines. Studies are being made of the economics of replacing three small sintering machines installed in 1939 with one large machine. Algoma's participation in the Blast Furnace Research Inc. project with other Canadian and United States steel companies continued throughout 1963, and comprehensive progress reports were received on the results obtained from tests in the experimental blast furnace. Extensive metallurgical tests were made on the concentrating and pelletizing of low-grade magnetite iron ore from deposits owned and leased by the Corporation about 60 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie. The economics of development and mining of these deposits are being actively studied. Caland Ore Company Limited Caland Ore Company Limited was incorporated in November 1957, with an authorized capitalization of 100,000 shares of S50 par value, all of which have been issued. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Inland Steel Company of Chicago. The directors and officers were: P. D. Block Jr., chairman and director; C. B. Jacobs, president and director; R. D. Satterley and H. M. Graff, vice-presidents and directors; W. H. Lowe, assistant treasurer, assistant secretary, and director; J. L. Block, L. B. Hunter, J. F. Smith Jr., F. G. Jaicks, and G. A. Ranney Jr., directors; P. P. Ribotto, vice-president; W. B. Cummings, treasurer and assistant secretary; J. C. Carter, secretary. The head office is at 30 West Monroe Street, Chicago 3, Illinois. The mine address is Atikokan. The property consists of 48 claims, in Schwenger and Freeborn townships, District of Rainy River, of which 31 are held on a 99-year lease from Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited. The lease covers a section of the C orebody at the east end of Steeprock Lake. Operations continued throughout 1963. The Falls Point mine is serviced by the vertical, eight-compartment shaft, 1,333 feet deep, located on claim F.F. 3513. All underground work was suspended in December 1961. The total develop ment footage at that time was as follows: 205 feet of drifts; 5,171 feet of crosscuts; 976 feet of raises on the 800-, 1,000-, and 1,200-foot levels. Eight diamond- drillholes totalling 2,899 feet were drilled from surface in 1963. Major equipment, added in 1963, consisted of two D8 caterpillar tractors and one rotary drill (Reich, C 750). All production in 1963 was from the open pit and consisted of 1,914,105 tons; 2,002,917 tons was shipped to Inland Steel Company of Chicago. Caland proposes to award contracts for the construction of a S15,000,000 pellet plant at the property. In addition to 1,000,000 tons of pellets, Caland will also produce up to 1,500,000 tons of high-grade direct-shipping ores especially tailored to meet Inland's blast furnace requirements. The plant is scheduled to commence operating late in 1965. In announcing plans for this major development, in November 1963, Caland pointed out that the high iron and low silica content of the ore would enable this to be the first plant in the world to pelletize iron ore directly from its natural state without preparatory concentration. 74 Volume 73

The average number of employees was 222: 71 in the open pit, and 151 on surface. P. P. Ribotto, vice-president, was in charge at the property.

Dominion Foundries and Steel Limited Dominion Foundries and Steel Limited was incorporated in May 1917. The authorized capitalization was 5,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 3,828,215 shares have been issued. The officers were: F. A. Sherman, chairman; A. G. Wright, vice-chairman (finance); F. A. Loosley, vice-chairman (research and development); F. H. Sherman, president and general manager; D. F. Hassel, vice-president; R. R. Craig, vice-president (marketing); D. O. Davis, vice- president (engineering); D. A. Lmdsey, vice-president (purchasing); J. G. Sheppard, secretary and comptroller. The head office and plant address is Hamilton, P.O. Box 460.

PRODUCTION OF IRON, DOMINION FOUNDRIES AND STEEL LIMITED

1962 1963

Operated Production Operated Production days tons days tons No. 1 ...... 224 7fl1 QftA. 365 No. 2 ...... 151 197,871 208 No. 3...... 365 617,794 364 Total...... 1,117,629 1 ?ni 78?

The blast furnaces treated 1,832,656 tons of ore, averaging 5,021 tons per operating day, to produce 1,201,782 net tons of pig iron. The No. 2 blast furnace, which had been previously relined, was blown-in during the month of June. The three furnaces were on blast thereafter and achieved the scheduled increase in pig iron production using the Bunker-C heavy fuel injection method that efficiently speeds the reduction of ore to iron. The ore deck and high line was extended 300 feet into Hamilton Harbour to provide for additional storage for the blast furnace division. Slag removal from the pits using a power shovel was revised during 1963. Special ladles receive the molten slag from the blast furnace runners for transfer to new adjacent pits, where water sprays, located at the bottom, expand the slag into a foam which is processed into a light-weight aggregate. The results obtained in the pilot fluid-bed briquetting plant were encouraging' and studies confirm the feasibility of a full-scale production unit to briquette flue dust from the blast furnace and slag fines from the oxygen furnace for blast furnace feed. A new maintenance and Bay Front store building (200 x 70 ft.) was con structed in 1963. The average number of employees in the blast furnace division was 165. H. C. Taylor was general superintendent; Lloyd Thomas was assistant superin tendent. 75 Annual Report for 1963

Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation was incorporated in December 1922, with an authorized capitalization of 293,568 preferred shares of |100 par value and 10,000,000 common shares of |10 par value; all preferred shares and 7,879,974 common shares have been issued. The officers of the company were: C. M. Beeghly, chairman of the board; W. J. Stephens, president; H. J. Haughton, treasurer; W. R. Compton, secretary. The head office is at 3 Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230, U.S.A. The address of the Adams mine is Box 547, Kirkland Lake. The property, known as the Adams mine, comprises 119 claims in Boston township, District of Timiskaming. It is about 6 miles southeast of Kirkland Lake; the distance by road is approximately 15 miles. The ore is a banded mag netic iron formation containing an average of 25 percent iron. It will be mined in open pits, crushed, ground, and concentrated magnetically. The concentrate will be pelletized and loaded in railroad cars for direct year-round shipment to Jones and Laughlin plants. The construction of the crushing and screening plant, concentrator, and pelletizer was started. The plant is designed to handle 10,000 tons of crude ore per day and to produce 1,000,000 tons of iron pellets annually. Pellet production is scheduled to begin in the fall of 1964. New equipment added included the following: 4 electric shovels (P 8n H-Np. 1600, 6 cu. yd.)- l diesel shovel (Bucyrus-Erie 71B-3J^ cu. yd.)- 10 trucks (Euclid, 45 ton). 3 tractors (Hough No. 120). 2 tractors (Euclid C-6). 2 graders (Adams Letourneau Westinghouse). 3 crawler drills (CIR-6H inch). l air compressor (portable 600 cfm. SL CIR 2^ in. crawl drill). 20 trucks (miscellaneous J^-3 ton). l crane (B.E. 30 ton). l air compressor (CP 315 cfm.). During 1963 some 46,400 tons of crude ore and 1,685,000 tons of waste rock were removed from the south and central pits. The crude ore was stockpiled for future processing. Some 39 diamond-drillholes, totalling 21,468 feet, were completed from surface. The average number of employees was 61: R. E. Durocher was division superintendent for the Adams mine. The contractors employed about 350 additional construction workers.

Lowphos Ore Limited (Moose Mountain Mine) Lowphos Ore Limited, incorporated in July 1941, is a subsidiary of National Steel Corporation and operates under the direction of the Hanna Iron Ore Division of the corporation. The directors and officers were: W. A. Marting, president and director; R. W. Whitney, and R. E. Anderson, vice-presidents and directors; G. W. Humphrey, director; R. H. Bartholomew, vice-president; S. L. Engel, secretary; R. E. Beal, treasurer; F. W. Bennett, assistant secretary; F. C. Teske, assistant treasurer. The head office is The Hanna Mining Company, 1300 Leader Building, Cleveland 14, Ohio, U.S.A. The mine address is Box 310, Capreol. 76 Volume 73

Lowphos Ore Limited has a lease on the Moose Mountain iron property, approximately 6,064 acres, about 35 miles north of Sudbury, in Hutton township, District of Sudbury. No. 2 open pit produced a daily average of 4,000 tons of magnetite ore for the concentrator. The new pelletizing plant started operations in July, and pelletized concentrate is shipped by rail from the property to Depot Harbour, District of Parry Sound, where it is transferred to cargo ships. The open pit and mill were inoperative from 25 January to 10 June 1963. Some 42 diamond-drillholes, totalling 13,040 feet, were drilled from surface. A pelletizing plant of steel construction, (197 x 88 ft), having a capacity of 1,800 tons of pellets daily, and consisting of two shaft pellet furnaces, two filters, two balling drums, pumps, feeders, conveyors, etc., was completed and commenced operating in July. An electric shovel (Bucyrus Erie, model 150-B, 43^ yd. capa city) was purchased. A total of 873,489 tons of ore was mined in the open pit; 876,180 tons was milled producing 368,819 tons of magnetite concentrate. The average number of employees was 175: 62 in the open pit, and 113 on surface. F. F. Rahne was superintendent.

Marmoraton Mining Company Limited Marmoraton Mining Company Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bethlehem Steel Corporation. It was incorporated in the State of Delaware in November 1950. The authorized capitalization is 205,000 shares of SlOO each, of which 200,500 have been issued. The directors and officers were: P. B. Entrekin, president and director; W. H. Johnstone, vice-president and director; A. M. Reed, comptroller and director; R. D. Broeker, secretary and director; I. D. Sims, director; C. A. Lorenson, vice-president and general superintendent; L. W. Foy, A. M. Rupkey, S. J. Shale, and I. D. Sims, vice-presidents; J. Bernhardt, man ager; E. W. Morris, treasurer. The head office and mine offices are at Marmora. The executive office is at Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A. The company owns an iron property in Marmora and Rawdon townships, County of Hastings, a short distance east of Marmora. Early in 1963 a start on a ten-year program was made to expand the size of the pit. The present size will be increased in length from 2,600 to 2,800 feet and in width from 1,200 to 1,500 feet. Originally the pit was to bottom at 475 feet below datum, which is the floor of the primary crusher. The new layout will extend the depth of the pit an additional 270 feet or to 745 feet below datum. The orebody of 33 percent magnetic iron was capped with an average of 8 feet of overburden and 130 feet of limestone. The expansion necessitates the removal of an additional 37,900,000 tons of waste material. More equipment will be required to handle this waste in addition to the daily production of some 4,000 tons. The first two of a fleet of eight 55-ton trucks were delivered in December. An additional electric (6 cu. yd.) shovel will also be required. Added equipment in 1963 consisted of two trucks (Dart 55-ton). A total of 1,282,630 tons was mined in the open pit; the mill treated 898,655 tons of ore, averaging 2,723 tons per working day, and produced 514,543 tons of pellets. The average number of employees was 316: 78 in the open pit, and 238 on surface. C. A. Lorenson, vice-president and general superintendent, was in charge. 77 Annual Report for 1963

Oglebay Norton Company (Canadian Charleston Mine) Canadian Charleston Limited was incorporated in April 1955. In 1962 the name was changed to Oglebay Norton Company, Canadian Charleston Mine. The authorized capitalization is 3,000,000 shares of SI par value, of which 1,019,951 shares have been issued. The officers were: E. W. Sloan, Jr., president; J. J. Dwyer, secretary; F. R. White, Jr., treasurer. The head office is at 1200 Hanna Building (P.O. Box 6508) Cleveland l, Ohio, U.S.A. The mine address is Box 1510, Atikokan. The company holds a lease on about 1,000 acres in Freeborn and Schwenger townships, Steeprock Lake area, District of Rainy River. The property, which includes the Mathieu and Pattison groups of claims, is situated between Atikokan and the Steep Rock Iron mines. The concentrator did not operate during 1963, but 19,178 tons of stockpiled ore was shipped. C. F. Bauers was manager, and there was one other employee.

The Steel Company of Canada Limited The Steel Company of Canada Limited was incorporated in June 1910. The authorized capitalization was increased in 1953, and in 1962 to 28,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 20,377,595 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: H. G. Hilton, chairman and chief executive officer; V. W. T. Scully, president and director; L. T. Craig and H. M. Griffith, vice-presidents and directors; Allan Graydon, G. A. R. Hart, Frederick Johnson, R. A. Laidlaw, L. L. Lang, J. R. Gordon, H. Greville Smith, D. R. McMaster, L. G. Rolland, and H. G. Welsford, directors; R. B. Taylor, vice-president and treasurer; N. J. Brown, vice-president and comptroller; H. J. Clawson, vice-president; W. C. Chick, secretary and assistant treasurer; J. W. Younger, assistant secretary; B. M. Kinnear, assistant treasurer; R. E. Karr, assistant comptroller. The head office and blast furnace division is at Wilcox Street, Hamilton.

PRODUCTION, THE STEEL COMPANY OF CANADA, 1962 AND 1963

1962 1963 Furnace Pig Iron Pig Iron Operated Produced Operated Produced days tons days tons A...... 365 111,928 364 119,425 B ...... 364 376,933 360 368,619 C...... 365 482,358 319 519,484 D...... 364 736,377 359 810,560 Total...... 1,707,596 1 SI 8 ORS

The blast furnaces treated 2,926,136 tons of ore, averaging 8,348 tons per working day, to produce 1,818,088 net tons of pig iron. The sinter plant operated at capacity during 1963. The test results of pro ducing sized sinter from minus one-inch to plus ^-inch for the blast furnaces are being scrutinized. 78 Volume 73

Except for the short period when No. 3 blast furnace was being relined, the four furnaces were on blast throughout 1963 and established another record year in pig iron production. Natural gas injection supplemented coke as a fuel in all the blast furnaces. Late 1963, Bunker-C heavy fuel oil injection was instituted in No. 3 furnace as a partial substitute for coke and a source of hydrogen to help supply reducing gas. The replacement ratio value as compared with coke will be determined. Efforts were directed toward acquiring more and better sized beneficiated materials in the blast furnace burden, an improved quality of coke, and making use of the maximum hot blast available from the stoves. During the No. 3 furnace reline, one of the stoves was rebuilt with an external combustion chamber that nearly doubled the heat area. This trend will be pursued as other stoves are rebuilt in conjunction with the insulation of the stainless steel blow pipes that permit effective use of the hot blast. The average number of employees was 473. C. M. Birkett was works manager; J. A. Peart was superintendent in the blast furnace division. J. G. Sibakin was manager, research and development.

Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited was incorporated in February 1939. Early in 1955 the authorized capitalization of 30,000 shares of preferred stock of SlOO par value and 10,000,000 shares of common stock of Si par value was changed to 10,000 shares of preferred stock of S100 par value and 10,666,666 shares of common stock of SI par value. The 20,000 previously issued shares of preferred stock were converted into 666,666 shares of common. The number of shares issued at 31 December 1963 was: common 8,058,872; preferred, none. The direc tors and officers were: Cyrus S. Eaton, chairman of the board and director; M. S. Fotheringham, president, general manager, and director; Neil Edmonstone, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and director; W. R. Daley, J. G. Cross, G. E. Allen, Mark McKee, John Paterson, F. H. Black, D. D. Hogarth, and Hon. C. J. Burchell, directors. The head office and mine offices are at Steep Rock Lake. The company holds about 7,000 acres in Freeborn and Schwenger townships, Steeprock Lake area, District of Rainy River. Operations continued throughout 1963. The amount of ore mined during the year is shown in the following table: TONS B orebody (Errington underground)...... 184,818 G orebody (Roberts open pit)...... 880,098 1,064,916 A total of 1,033,315 tons of ore was sold in 1963, an increase over the 962,885 tons sold in 1962.

A (HOGARTH) OREBODY Open-pit mining was completed on 16 March 1962. Preparations for under ground mining of the Hogarth orebody had continued to 31 August 1961. 79 Annual Report for 1963

SHAFTS, A (HOGARTH) OREBODY

Claim Number of Depth from No. Inclination Compartments Surface feet No. A-l ...... F.F.3183 845 No. A-2 ...... F.F.3660 4 1,480

Total development footage when underground operations were discontinued was as follows: drifts, 1,477 feet; crosscuts, 5,169 feet; raises, 1,040 feet. The mine was inactive during 1963.

B (ERRINGTON) OREBODY Underground mining on the B (Errington) orebody continued throughout 1963. SHAFTS, B (ERRINGTON) OREBODY

Claim Number of Depth from No. Inclination Compartments Surface feet No. Bl Errington (Float Ore Island) shaft G.629 3 1,263 Mosher Point (Drainage Tunnel) shaft F.F.3664 Vertical 2 283

Development footage in 1963 consisted of 634 feet of raising. Total develop ment footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 42,516 feet of drifts; 13,311 feet of crosscuts; 9,711 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 36 holes, totalling 5,210 feet from underground. A total of 184,818 tons of ore was hoisted.

ROBERTS OPEN-PIT MINE The dredging of the G ore zone was completed at the end of 1961. A total of 1,768,448 cubic yards of material was removed from this portion of the G ore zone, which is called the Roberts mine, in 1962. Operations in the open pit continued throughout 1963. The Roberts con veyor system, designed to crush, convey, and stockpile 1,800 long tons of raw ore per hour, and to reclaim and load crushed ore at a rate of 1,000 long tons per hour, was completed. A total of 880,098 tons of ore was mined in the open pit in 1963. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Combined output of 3,036,232 tons from the Steep Rock Range was approximately the same as 1962; Steep Rock sold 1,033,315 tons from its own operations, and Caland shipped 2,002,917 tons from the leased C ore zone to meet the requirements of its parent, Inland Steel Company of Chicago. The new Roberts ore zone has large open-pit reserves, in addition to tonnages of underground ore, sufficient to sustain volume output for decades. Stripping and development work on this mine has advanced to the stage where it can be called upon for substantially larger tonnage than it produced in 1963. Further market demands would be met from developed reserves in the Hogarth and Errington underground mines. The large scale experimental operations, which have been conducted on the Errington underground mine, are approaching a successful conclusion; costs and profits, comparable to deep open-pit operations projected for the new Roberts mine, are now indicated. 80 Volume 73

The Hogarth underground mine is already provided with a fully equipped plant and shaft designed for an annual output of 2,500,000 tons. It can be brought into production within 30 months from the date of a decision to activate it, and can be developed to accommodate increasing market requirements. Exploration Program An exploration program carried on again in 1963 has located two properties, one a sizeable copper prospect in Northwestern Ontario, the other is an interesting molybdenite prospect in British Columbia. Agreements have been negotiated with two major mining companies to explore the properties in detail and, if warranted, to bring them into production. These activities will involve no further expenditures by Steep Rock, but the company would have a substantial share in the profits from operations, which might materialize. The Iron and Steel Industry Because of existing long-term contracts in the Canadian iron ore and steel industry in 1945 when the property was brought into production, the major market for its ore was developed in the United States. At that time, and until fairly recently, the American iron ore and steel industry was operating largely on direct-shipping iron ore. Recent far-reaching technological advances in steel making require that iron ores be upgraded substantially to accommodate new blast furnace practices. Accompanying this change, increas ingly large tonnages of high-grade direct shipping ore have come into the American market from outside the continent. At the same time, the steel industry operated below the 100 million ton level during the five years prior to 1963, contrary to earlier predictions that production would be rising steadily to 140 million tons annually by the mid 1960s, with concurrent consumption of correspondingly large quantities of iron ore. The steel industry showed marked improvement in 1963 with production reaching 109.4 million ingot tons. Competent industry authorities forecast further improvement in 1964. Steep Rock deposits are high grade, with structural characteristics readily amenable to the up-grading requirements of the steel industry. The company expects to press for establishment of fully competitive transportation rates, so that Steep Rock may enjoy the same advantages of the other iron ore deposits with which it shares the geographical benefit of access to Great Lakes steel centres through location in the Lake Superior district. The average number of employees was 414: 159 underground, and 255 on surface. M. S. Fotheringham president and general manager, was in charge of operations at the property.

Strategic-Udy Metallurgy Limited Strategic-Udy Metallurgical and Chemical Processes Limited, a subsidiary of Strategic Materials Corporation, was incorporated in October 1955. In Decem ber 1960, the name was changed to Strategic-Udy Metallurgy Limited. The authorized capitalization was 1,000 shares of no par value, all of which have been issued. The directors and officers were: George M. Walker, president and director; R. O. Denman, vice-president and director; W. H. Dalman, treasurer and director; W. F. McCutcheon, assistant treasurer and director; Harold Kahen secretary and director; R. D. Weldon, assistant secretary. The head office and plant is at 3527 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls. The plant of Strategic-Udy Metallurgy Limited consists of four separate operational departments: 1) A crushing plant capable of handling 50 tons per hour. 2) A concentration mill, equipped with wet and dry magnetic separators, capable of handling up to 10 tons of ore per hour. 3) A prototype smelting plant equipped with one 5^- by 80-foot rotary kiln, three 1,000-kva smelting furnaces and one 3-ton steel refining furnace. 4) A commercial smelting division, consisting of one 8- by 150-foot rotary kiln and one 10,000-kva smelting furnace of the Strategic-Udy design. 81 Annual Report for 1963

The 10,000-kva plant was inoperative during the year as a result of the depressed condition of the ferrochrome market. The prototype smelting plant was operated for 17 days in December, treating 345 tons of ore to produce 179 net tons of pig iron. The average number of employees was 34; R. O. Denman vice-president was in charge.

LEAD AND ZINC The production and value of both lead and zinc in Ontario in 1963 was increased over 1962 figures. Lead increased 3.46 percent in quantity, from 2,287,087 pounds in 1962 to 3,077,814 pounds in 1963, and 4.92 percent in value from S226.879 in 1962 to |338,560 in 1963; zinc increased 5.29 percent in quantity from 126,264,684 pounds in 1962 to 132,939,970 in 1963, and 11.20 percent in value from S15,278,027 in 1962 to ^16,989,728 in 1963. There was no lead recovered in 1963 from the silver-cobalt ores of the Cobalt-Gowganda area; all the lead and zinc production came from the Manitouwadge area. The mines of the Manitouwadge area paid 11,009,377 to 196 salaried em ployees, and S3,568,239 to 659 wage-earners; fuel and electricity cost S514,540, and process supplies cost S3,229,488. The operations report for the Manitouwadge mines appears under Nickel and Copper.

MAGNESIUM AND CALCIUM These metals are produced in the Renfrew area of Ontario by Dominion Magnesium Limited. The production of magnesium increased 1.02 percent in quantity, from 17,631,310 pounds in 1962 to 17,810,348 in 1963; the value of production increased 11.11 percent, from 14,821,823 in 1962 to 15,357,816 in 1963. The production of calcium decreased 20.11 percent in quantity, from 123,511 pounds in 1962 to 98,673 pounds in 1963; the value of production de creased 5.76 percent, from |124,412 in 1962 to ^117,247 in 1963.

Dominion Magnesium Limited Dominion Magnesium Limited was incorporated in February 1941, with an authorized capitalization of 500,000 shares of no par value, of which 476,270 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: R. J. Jowsey, president and director; John Thomson, vice-president, general manager and director; J. G. Weir, L. M. Pidgeon, F. H. Jowsey, G. T. N. Woodrooffe, and J. M. Mortimer, directors; H. B. Clearihue, secretary-treasurer. The head office is at 7 King Street East, Toronto l. The plant address is Haley. Dominion Magnesium Limited holds exclusive patent rights to the Pidgeon magnesium production process. Operations continued throughout 1963 at the company's quarry and plant about 3 miles from Haley, comprising 383 acres in concessions V and VI, Ross township, Renfrew county. A white Grenville dolomite is quarried near the plant. This high purity rock contains about 21 percent magnesium carbonate and 31 percent calcium carbon ate. The rock is crushed and calcined prior to mixing with ferrosilicon and a small 82 Volume 73 amount of fluorspar. The fluorspar acts as a catalyst; the ferrosilicon is the reducing agent for the production of magnesium. Aluminum powder is used as the reducing agent for the production of calcium. The mixtures are briquetted and bagged before being placed in the reduction furnaces. The magnesium or calcium crowns are moved from this section to the melt plant for further purification. Mixes are also made with other metals such as, aluminum, thorium, zirconium, barium, strontium, and lithium, to make up different alloys. New construction in 1963 consisted of a melt plant extension (20 x 12 ft.), a rock-drying building (46 x 40 ft.), a bagging building (62 x 29 ft.). New equipment added included three storage bins for rock, eight vibrating screens, a dryer, and a shovel (Dominion 1^-yd.). A total of 138,794 tons of rock was quarried and milled at an average of 485 tons per working day. Production of metals for 1962 and 1963 wras as follows: 1962 1963 pounds pounds 123,654 126,350 15,241,159 20,000,637 12,758 6,487 6,660 8,543 23 503 92 77 23,395 29,555

The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production of magnesium crowns was an all-time record. Two of the electrically heated reduction furnaces were shut down for repairs at the end of January 1963 and because of lack of orders were not placed in production until June 1963. Titanium and zirconium were produced in the Research Centre. The zirconium produced was used mainly in company production of alloys. Ferrosilicon costs were lowered at the Beau- harnois smelter. Capital expenditures for the year amounted to S463,044, mainly to cover the cost at Haley of an addition to the melt plant, integration of a drying, screening and bagging unit with the crushing plant, and, at the Beauharnois smelter, additional fume stacks and a change house. The addition to the melt plant was necessary to improve ingot handling and shipping facilities. The addition to the crushing plant will improve the quality of the kiln feed product by removal of fines, and the separated fines can be marketed profitably. Research work concentrated on condensation, process efficiency, product improvement, and die casting alloys. The average number of employees at the plant and quarry was 463. D. J. McPhail was plant manager.

NICKEL AND COPPER The production of nickel in Ontario in 1963 decreased 10.50 percent in quantity, from 333,163,344 pounds in 1962 to 298,178,570 pounds in 1963; the value of production decreased 10.20 percent, from 1274,219,955 in 1962 to |!246,252,488 in 1963. The mines with predominant nickel production include The International Nickel Company of Canada Limited, and Falconbridge Nickel Mines Limited in the Sudbury area; the Gordon Lake Division of Metal Mines Limited in the Werner Lake area of Kenora District. 83 Annual Report for 1963

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The production of copper in Ontario in 1963 decreased 5.31 percent in quantity, from 377,990,690 pounds in 1962 to 357,919,536 pounds in 1963; the value of production decreased 3.70 percent, from #116,347,723 in 1962 to S112,- 048,454 in 1963. The mines with predominant copper production include Kam- Kotia, Mcintyre, North Coldstream, Rio Algom (Pater Division), and Temagami Mining. The Manitouwadge area mines, Geco and Willroy, are important producers of copper, lead, zinc, gold, and silver. The nickel-copper mines in the Sudbury area milled 13,560,139 tons, or 81.2 percent of the total of 16,699,767 tons of nickel-copper ores milled. In addition to the significant production of nickel and copper, they account for the province's entire production of platinum metals, selenium, and tellurium; the major portion of the cobalt production; also significant production of gold, silver, iron, and sulphur. The statistical synopsis of the nickel-copper mines, which follows, includes the production of Metal Mines Limited with the two large producers of the Sudbury area: The International Nickel and Falconbridge Nickel mines.

NICKEL AND COPPER MINING AND SMELTING

1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 tons tons tons tons tons 16,554,454 19,002,040 18,896,447 15,724,683 16,699,767 Copper in blister produced in 170,116 186,046 192,624 172,407 164,834 Nickel produced in Ontario. . . . 110,282 126,243 111,174 91,222 134,963 107,131 125,333 136,405 121,901 118,372 Nickel content of matte 63,682 75,407 85,478 77,227 75,271 Copper content of matte 18,156 20,226 19,022 16,678 14,126

PRECIOUS METALS RECOVERED

1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 Platinum metals...... oz. 329,081 483,585 418,278 470,782 357,649 S 16,932,178 28,871,955 24,534,349 28,848,262 22,585,055 42,509 56,665 58,769 55,922 52,557 S 1,427,027 1,923,777 2,083,948 2,092,042 1,983,946 1,384,223 1,665,314 1,785,643 1,757,848 1,373,044 s 1,215,071 1,480,631 1,683,147 2,047,893 1,900,662 Total...... ! 19,574,276 32,276,363 28,301,444 32,988,197 26,469,663

Falconbridge Nickel Mines Limited Falconbridge Nickel Mines Limited was incorporated in August 1928, with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 4,852,260 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: H. J. Fraser, president and managing director; R. Campbell, executive vice-president and director; C. F. H. Carson, O. D. Cowan, W. F. James, Thayer Lindsley, J. D. Barrington, James Stewart, L. J. McGowan, S. M. Wedd and R. B. West, directors; R. C. 86 Volume 73

Mott, vice-president (operations); G. S. Jewett, vice-president (sales); G. T. N. Woodrooffe, vice-president (finance) and secretary; G. P. Mitchell, director of exploration and geology; F. R. Archibald, director of metallurgy and research; A. W. Coome, controller; J. T. McWhirter, treasurer; J. L. Matthews, assistant secretary; R. M. Oliver, general manager (nickel division); H. S. McGowan, general manager (minerals division); E. L. Healy, manager (nickel division, Sudbury operations); J. H. Fraser, general superintendent (Falconbridge area); G. A. Allen, general superintendent (Onaping area). The head office is at 7 King Street East, Toronto 1. The company has numerous interests and holdings, principally in mining companies, through a merger with Ventures Limited in 1962. The nickel-copper mines, concentrating and smelting operations in the Sudbury area, research laboratories at Richvale, and Lakefield, and refinery at Kristiansand, Norway, are operations principally connected with nickel production.

FALCONBRIDGE MINE The Falconbridge property comprises twenty-four claims in Falconbridge township, Sudbury District. The mine address is Falconbridge. Operations progressed from l January to 31 December 1963. A total of 8,599 feet of drifting, 2,023 feet of crosscutting, and 754 feet of raising was completed. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 207,568 feet of drifts; 46,059 feet of crosscuts; 105,907 feet of raises. A total of 531 diamond-drillholes, totalling 43,210 feet, was completed from under ground in 1963. New equipment added was as follows: 3 diamond-drills (CP 65, Canadian Pneumatic Tool Co. Ltd.). l diamond-drill (BBS—35 AUG, Boyles Bros. Drilling Co. Ltd.). l mine cage (steel, single-deck, for 4.5 x 5 ft. compartment, Wabi Iron Works). A total of 666,917 tons of ore was hoisted and milled. The average number of employees was 819: 650 underground, and 169 on surface. R. R. Holmes was mine superintendent. EAST MINE The property comprises twelve claims in Falconbridge township, Sudbury District. The mine address is Falconbridge. Operations progressed from l January to 8 November 1963. During the year, 1,400 feet of drifting, 271 feet of crosscutting, and 770 feet of raising was completed. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 39,284 feet of drifts; 7,279 feet of crosscuts; 15,713 feet of raises. Some 233 diamond-drillholes, totalling 11,077 feet, were drilled from underground in 1963. New equipment added consisted of: l timber car (Zimmerman, 16 feet long, Dorr-Oliver-Long Ltd.). A total of 217,350 tons of ore was hoisted and milled. The average number of employees was 148: 135 underground, and 13 on surface. M. J. Chesser was mine superintendent.

HARDY MINE The property comprises two claims in Levack township, Sudbury District. The mine address is Onaping. Operations progressed from l January to 31 December 1963. 87 Annual Report for 1963

There was no development work during 1963. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 14,893 feet of drifts; 17,952 feet of crosscuts; 12,912 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of two holes, totalling 221 feet, from underground. New construction consisted of a tool room extension (42 x 16 x 11 ft., concrete foundation, concrete block walls, concrete roof slab). A total of 134,180 tons of ore was hoisted and milled. The average number of employees was 194: 87 underground, and 107 on surface. J. Bardswich was mine superintendent.

SHAFTS, FALCONBRIDGE NICKEL COMPANY'S MINES IN THE SUDBURY AREA

Claim Vertical Inclination Number of Collar Sinking Depth No. Compartments Depth in 1963 from Surface feet feet feet FALCONBRIDGE No. 1 shaft... 3035 SES. Vertical 3 Surface 2,848 No. 5 shaft... 3040 SES. Vertical 6 Surface 4,347 No. 7 shaft... 3040 SES. Vertical 3 2,631 4,323 No. 9 shaft... 3040 SES. Vertical 6 4,023 6,562 EAST MINE No. 1 shaft... 3036 SES. Vertical 3 Surface 3,942 No. 2 shaft . . . Vertical 3 4,025 341 4,366 M cKiM (inactive) No. 1 shaft . . . 3773 SES. Vertical 3 Surface 1,421 No. 2 shaft... Vertical 3 989 2,426 MOUNT NICKEL (inactive) Mount Nickel shaft Vertical 3 327 HARDY Hardy shaft . . 5822 Vertical 3 Surface 1,427 1125 Incline (inactive) . 36H0 1 (Not oper.) 986 1,138 BOUNDARY Boundary shaft 5821 Vertical 3 Hardy 10,000 ft. level 1,951 ONAPING No. 1 shaft . . . SE.K,S.^, Iot8, con. 1, Levack twp. Vertical 5 Surface 3,148 FECUNIS LAKE No. 1 shaft... NW.M.N.^, Iot5, con. 2, Levack twp. Vertical 6 Surface 4,183 No. 2 shaft... NW.M.N.H, Iot5, con. 2, Levack twp. Vertical 4 Surface 3,243 STRATHCONA No. 1 shaft... S.H, lot 4, con. 4, Levack twp. Vertical 4 Surface 3,205

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BOUNDARY MINE The property comprises one claim in Levack township, Sudbury District. The mine address is Onaping. The Boundary and Onaping mines are, respectively, the upper and lower portions of the same orebody. The Boundary mine has been developed from an internal shaft of the Hardy mine; the Onaping shaft collared on surface is 3,148 feet deep. Operations progressed from l January to 31 December 1963. During the year, 637 feet of drifting, 371 feet of crosscutting, and 483 feet of raising were completed. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 11,197 feet of drifts; 3,450 feet of crosscuts; 2,257 feet of raises. Some 85 diamond-drillholes, totalling 12,834 feet, were completed from underground. A total of 204,741 tons of ore was hoisted and milled. The average number of employees was 89, all underground. J. Bardswich was mine superintendent.

ONAPING MINE The property comprises 1.5 claims in Levack township, Sudbury District. The mine address is Onaping. Operations progressed from l January to 31 December 1963. During the year, 10 feet of drifting, 694 feet of crosscutting, and 427 feet of raising were completed. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 7,310 feet of drifts; 9,603 feet of crosscuts; 5,508 feet of raises. Some 34 diamond-drillholes, totalling 16,793 feet, were completed in 1963 from under ground. New equipment added consisted of 25 rocker dump mine cars (44 cu. ft. capacity, Wabi Iron Works Ltd.). A total of 157,464 tons of ore was hoisted and milled. The average number of employees was 90: 68 underground, and 22 on surface. J. Bardswich was mine superintendent.

FECUNIS LAKE MINE The property comprises two claims in Levack township, Sudbury District. The mine address is Onaping. Operations progressed from l January to 31 December 1963. During the year, 44 feet of drifting, 64 feet of crosscutting, and 353 feet of raising were completed. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 17,199 feet of drifts; 13,608 feet of crosscuts; 13,317 feet of raises. Some 39 diamond-drillholes, totalling 10,812 feet, were drilled from underground in 1963. New underground equipment included the following: 19 rock drills (JR 300, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd.). 8 scrapers (Simplex 36 in., Mine Equipment Co. Ltd.). 8 slusher hoists (H5NN1J, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd.). A total of 674,834 tons of ore was hoisted and milled. The International Nickel Company of Canada Limited mines the Fecunis ore, and delivers it underground to the Fecunis shaft for hoisting and subsequent treatment. The average number of employees at the Fecunis mine and concentrator was 134: 23 underground, and 111 on surface. E. N. Gilje was mine superintendent. 89 Annual Report for 1963

STRATHCONA MINE The property comprises five claims located in Levack township, Sudbury District. The mine address is Onaping. Operations proceeded from l January to 31 December 1963. The vertical, four-compartment No. l shaft, located in the south half of lot 4, concession IV, Levack township has a total depth of 3,205 feet below surface. Development work consisted of 18,002 feet of drifting, 4,694 feet of crosscutting, and 661 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 18,112 feet of drifts; 8,033 feet of crosscuts; 661 feet of raises. Diamond- drilling consisted of 776 holes, totalling 225,554 feet, from underground. New construction consisted of a 12,500-kva sub-station with concrete piers and superstructure 59 feet high; an insulated instrument building (Armco steel 12 x 12 x 10 ft.) New equipment installed included the following: 1 mine pump motor (700 hp., English Electric Co. Ltd.). 2 mine pumps (centrifugal, 10 stage, 1,000 gpm. at 1,750 ft. head, Harland Engineering Co. of Canada Ltd.). 12 mine cars (70 cu. ft. arc gate, Dorr-Oliver-Long Ltd.). 8 axial fans (19 in. double-stage, Howard Engineering Sales Co. Ltd.). l electrical equipment for 12,500-kva., 115/44-kv. sub-station (JoiceSweaner Electric Ltd.). A total of 17,190 tons of ore was hoisted. The average number of employees was 56: 32 underground, and 24 on surface. G. M. Proudfoot, mine project superintendent, was in charge.

FALCONBRIDGE ROCKHOUSE AND CONCENTRATOR The plant address is Falconbridge. Operations continued from l January to 31 December 1963. Equipment installed included the following: l polarograph (sargent model XV, Care and Co. Ltd.). l magnetic separator drum (Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. Ltd.). l vacuum pump (single-stage, 75 hp., CIR 26 x 11 in.). During the year a total of 841,413 tons of ore was milled, at an average of 2,730 tons daily, producing 123,384 tons of concentrate. H. T. Berry was plant superintendent; W. R. Lyford was mill superintendent.

HARDY ROCKHOUSE AND CONCENTRATOR The plant address is Onaping. Operations proceeded from 2 January to 30 December 1963. Added equipment was as follows: l dust collector (Microdyne 8,500 cfrn. with 25 hp. axial fan, Joy Manufacturing Co. Ltd.). 3 cyclones (Krebs 10 in., Techniquip Co. Ltd.). 2 cyclones (Krebs model D-20B, Techniquip Co. Ltd.). l mixer (Greey Lightning 40 hp., Greey Mixing Equipment Ltd.). l pump (SRL 8 x 6 in., Canadian Allis-Chalmers Ltd.). l feeder (electric vibratory, Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. Ltd.). During the year a total of 462,350 tons of ore was milled, at an average of 1,550 tons daily, and 100,347 tons of concentrate was produced. The average number of employees was 60. Stan McQuitty was mill super intendent. 90 Volume 73

FECUNIS CONCENTRATOR The plant address is Onaping. Operations progressed from 2 January to 30 December 1963. New construction consisted of a dust collector house (14 x 18 x 26 ft., concrete slab foundation, steel frame, IJ/g in. Transitop sheathing, insulated roof deck, bonded roof). New equipment installed was as follows: l dust collector (No. 10 model 126 D, Wheelabrator Corp. of Canada Ltd.). l pump (SRL, 8 x 6 in., Canadian Allis-Chalmers Ltd.). 1 cyclone (Krebs 20 in., Techniquip Co. Ltd.). During the year a total of 761,496 tons of ore was milled, at a daily average of 2,470 tons, producing 124,025 tons of concentrate. The average number of employees was 50. K. C. Mott was mill superin tendent.

FALCONBRIDGE SMELTER AND PLANTS The smelter and plants address is Falconbridge. Operations proceeded from l January to 31 December 1963. New construction in 1963 involved the conveying system at the pyrrhotite sinter plant and included an 80-foot conveyor tunnel (8x8 feet); 234-foot con veyor gallery and towers (steel frame, asbestos siding and roofing, wood floors, concrete foundations); an Armco building (28 x 40 x 12 ft. concrete slab founda tion, steel frame, metal siding and roofing). New equipment added included the following: PYRRHOTITE PLANT 2 transformer rectifiers (50 kv. 300 Ma, Joy Manufacturing Co. Ltd.). 2 switchboards (25 kva., 550/50 precipitation, Joy Manufacturing Co. Ltd.). CONVEYOR TO SINTER PLANT 2 conveyors (30 in. wide, 160 ft. long, idlers drives etc., United Steel Corp. Ltd.). 2 belts for conveyors (Dunlop Canada Ltd.). CONVEYING SYSTEM—SINTER FINES TO PELLETIZING PLANT l vacuum pump (Nash, The Arthur S. Leitch Co. Ltd.). 1 screw feeder (inclined, 9-in. diam., 9 ft. 11 in. long, United Steel Corp. Ltd.). 2 gate locks (Dracco, Fuller Co. Ltd.). l Airveyor filter (Fuller Co. Ltd.). l conveyor (Redler 9 in., 31 ft. 3 in. long, horizontal and inclined, Stephen Adamson Mfg. Co. Ltd.). l elevator (Redler 9 in., type L, 27 ft. 3 in. long, Stephen Adamson Mfg. Co. Ltd.). l Rotoclone (4,500 cfm., American Air Filter of Canada Ltd.). l vacuum pump (14 x 21 in. horizontal, Fuller Co. Ltd.). l discharge scrubber (Burgess Manning 36 x 142 in., Fuller Co. Ltd.). GENERAL l carry lift (Pettibone Mulliken Super 10, M. J. Poupore Lumber Co. Ltd.). l metal-cutting power saw (The Do-All Company of Canada Ltd.). l replacement hood for blast furnace (Procor Ltd.). The smelter treated concentrates from the Falconbridge, Hardy, and Fecunis concentrators, and ore, totalling 432,675 tons, at an average of 1,243 tons for 348 working days, and produced 124,042,234 pounds of nickel-copper matte. The pyrrhotite plant produced 78,744 tons of iron ore. The average number of employees was 1,061 in the concentrator, smelter, and pyrrhotite plant. H. T. Berry was area superintendent of plants; H. F. C. Taylor was smelter superintendent; R. Horne was pyrrhotite plant superin tendent. 91 Annual Report for 1963

The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Metal Deliveries and Prices Commercial deliveries of nickel increased from 44,861,000 pounds in 1962 to 53,245,000 pounds in 1963, but because of the termination of United States Government stockpile deliveries in August 1962, total deliveries in 1962 exceeded those of 1963 by 7,816,000 pounds. There was a substantial improvement in deliveries in the fourth quarter over the average of the first three quarters, which improvement has continued to date in 1964. The 1963 deliveries of nickel shown above do not include deliveries of nickel in intermediate forms nor the loss at sea of a shipment of matte (fully insured) enroute to the refinery, amounting in all to 1,375,000 pounds of nickel with accompanying copper and cobalt. Copper deliveries, which are more dependent upon production rather than market conditions, amounted to 28,690,000 pounds, a reduction of 5,141,000 pounds from the previous year. A lower copper content relative to nickel in the ores and concentrates treated contributed to the decrease in deliveries. Deliveries of cobalt increased slightly to 1,262,000 pounds from 1,226,000 pounds in 1962. Sales of precious metals were moderately higher. Iron ore concentrate was in continuous production by the pyrrhotite plant, and sales and shipments were made throughout the year. The prices of nickel, copper, and cobalt remained steady throughout the year. Ore production during the first half of the year continued at the high level established in 1962. A two-weeks vacation shut-down in July, which permitted maintenance work to be carried out, and the cut-back in production in October resulted in ore production for the full year being 12 percent below that of 1962. Development and preproduction work consisted chiefly of lateral development and diamond- drilling in the Strathcona mine, developing new levels below the 4,025-foot level in the Falconbridge mine, and completing lateral development above this level in the East mine. An underground shaft below the 4,025-foot level was also commenced in this mine. The company's treatment plants, consisting of three mills, a pyrrhotite plant and a smelter, treated the ores produced from the company's mines and the concentrate purchased from Mar- bridge. The smelter operated with two furnaces until the October reduction in production, follow ing which a single furnace was operated. A significant improvement in nickel recovery was achieved in the pyrrhotite plant. For several years a metallurgical program of upgrading the smelter feed by removing more waste in the concentrating process has been in progress. Over the past ten years the number of tons smelted to tons of ore feed has decreased from about fifty percent to twenty percent. This has had an important beneficial effect on treatment costs. Mines

1963 1962 2,116,000 2,408,000 . . . . feet 42,000 38,000 Diamond-drilling . . . .feet 344,000 202,000

Treatment Plants

1963 1962 tons tons Ore and concentrates delivered to treatment plants from all sources. 2,146,000 2,462,000 Ore milled to produce concentrates 2,116,000 2,354,000 433,000 488,000

Ore Reserves SUMMARY OF ORE RESERVES AT THE YEAR'S END

Ore Nickel Copper tons percent percent Developed ore: Falconbridge, East, Hardy, Fecunis, 27,014,000 1.60 0.85 24,308,000 1.22 0.72 Total 51,322,000 1.42 0.79

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The ore reserves reached a record high at the end of the year of 51,322,000 tons, an increase of 3,059,000 tons in the year, although the grade of the reserves decreased slightly. Due mainly to the very large drilling and development program at the Strathcona mine, it was possible to transfer nearly 6,000,000 tons to the developed category. Research Official opening in October of the expanded laboratories at Richvale, Ontario, marked a turn to broader and more intensified activities in research, process and product development and technical services. Research at the operations in the Sudbury District included a continuation of projects in the mines started the previous year, and a number of studies on metallurgical problems in the plants. Pilot plant development on a process for recovering nickel from lateritic ores was continued in the Dominican Republic. Process development of new refining techniques was pilot plant tested at the refinery. The facilities at Lakefield Research Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary, were expanded during the year. Increasing attention is being given to improving technology and co-ordinating research activities by the associated companies.

Geco Mines Limited Geco Mines Limited was incorporated in October 1953, with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of SI par value, all shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. A. H. Paterson, president and director; R. V. Porritt, vice-president and director; P. D. P. Hamilton, R. T. Birks, J. R. Bradfield, R. M. P. Hamilton, J. D. Perrin, N. C. Urquhart, and W. S. Row, directors; William Harrison, secretary; D. A. Foster, treasurer. The head office is at 44 King Street West, suite 1715, Toronto. The mine address is Manitouwadge. The property comprises seventy-four claims in the Manitouwadge Lake area, Port Arthur Mining Division, District of Thunder Bay. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, GECO MINE

Claim Number of Collar Sinking Vertical Shaft Inclination Depth No. Compartments Depth 1963 from Surface feet feet feet No. 1 ...... T R 4684Q 5 2 459 No. 2 ...... T R 4Y&4.Q 455 No. 3 ...... 3 1,250 2,565 No. 4...... T.B.46847 7 276 276

No. 4 shaft was collared and sunk 276 feet below the collar in 1963. The shaft is circular, 21.5 feet in diameter, concrete lined with a depth objective of 4,050 feet. The 100-foot level was established at a depth of 225 feet below the collar. The following development work was done during the year: drifting and crosscutting, 18,625 feet; raising 7,316 feet. The total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 175,368 feet of drifts and crosscuts; 57,791 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling consisted of 270 holes from underground, totalling 69,133 feet. New construction in 1963 included the following: l headframe tower (51 x 41 x 176 ft. reinforced concrete). l sinking hoist and compressor building (100 x 36 x 24 ft., steel frame, metal clad). l service building (144 x 80 x 32 ft., concrete block). l ventilation and heating building (49 x 27 x 28 ft., concrete block). l portal entrance building (24 x 23 x 21 ft., reinforced concrete). 93 Annual Report for 1963

New equipment added was as follows: l filter tank (VFL-180, B.I.F. Industries (1961) Ltd.). 4 cyclones (Krebs model D10B, Technequip Co. Ltd.). 2 pinions for friction hoist (40 teeth, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd.). l outdoor transformer (10,000 kva., Canadian General Electric Co. Ltd.). l compressor (31.5 x 19 x 14.5 in. with C.G.E. 600 hp. motor, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd.). l slusher hoist (30 MNM-30, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd.). l skip dump chute (complete with liner plates, Brayshaws Steel Limited). 1 sinking hoist (double-drum, 10 ft. x 78 in., John Bertram Se. Sons). 2 heaters (Olson direct-fired, model C-4000, 40,000 cfm., Rio Algom Mines Ltd.). 2 slusher hoists (CIR-30 MNM3F, Rio Algom Mines Ltd.). 1 sub-station, unit (1000-kva., Canadian General Electric Co. Ltd.). 2 fuel oil storage tanks (15,000 gal. underground, O'Connor Tanks Limited). 2 overhead travelling cranes (Morris 20-ton hand operated, Herbert Morris Crane Si Hoist Co. Ltd.). l fan (L-type aerofoil, 48TWE, 48 in., Howard Engineering Co. Ltd.). l mobile gester (Wright Anderson 30 in., U Si N Equipment Ltd.). l switchgear unit (5 kv. outdoor, Northern Electric Co. Ltd.). l travelling crane (50-ton electric overhead, John T. Hepburn Co. Ltd.). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production

1963 1962 ORE MILLED...... dry tons 1,281,165 1,282,414 Calculated Grade: Copper...... percent 1.88 1.81 Zinc ...... percent 5.72 4.68 Silver ...... oz. per ton 2.44 2.14 Gold ...... oz. per ton trace trace COPPER CONCENTRATE PRODUCED...... dry tons 87,449 82,058 Grade: Copper...... percent 26.12 26.70 Silver ...... oz. per ton 25.96 24.33 Gold ...... oz. per ton 0.051 0.057 ZINC CONCENTRATE PRODUCED ...... dry tons 110,040 91,641 Grade: Zinc...... percent 54.10 53.86 LEAD CONCENTRATE PRODUCED ...... dry tons 3,553 2,218 Grade: Lead ...... percent 44.19 44.27 Silver...... oz. per ton 46.92 49.81 Copper...... percent 3.24 3.35 REVENUE METALS CONTAINED IN ABOVE CONCENTRATES: Copper ...... Ib. 45,905,359 43,968,322 Zinc ...... Ib. 119,058,623 98,714,406 3,140,052 1,963,783 Silver ...... oz. 2,437,039 2,106,694 Gold ...... oz. 4,499 4,776

Copper concentrates continued to be shipped to the Noranda smelter. Zinc concentrates were shipped to six different destinations, including treatment plants in the United States, Europe Japan, and Valleyfield, Quebec. Shipment of lead concentrates continued to the smelter in the western United States. Mining Considerations of topography at the optimum location of the new No. 4 shaft dictated that it be developed from surface by means of a main adit from the valley bottom, and headworkson the hillside above. Excavation of the adit complex was completed early in the year. This shaft is a concrete-lined, circular opening, 21 feet 6 inches in finished diameter, to be equipped with steel sets and guides throughout. Airways for both fresh air and return air ventilation were completed to the bottom level of the mine. Stope preparation accounted for 77 percent of all heading advance in the mine for the year. This work was carried out on all levels and sub-levels east of the shaft from the 450 to the 2,050. Some stope preparation was also under way west of No. l shaft and west of the B block recovery section. 94 Volume 73

Ore production was again 91 percent from blast-hole mining and about 1.3 percent from cut- and-fill stoping. Stope preparation accounted for the remainder. The largest proportion of mill feed was from the C zone east of the shaft, but remnants were also recovered from the original A zone section, as well as from the B block. During the year, 466,000 tons of backfill of all types were placed in the mine. Of this total, quarry rock accounted for 223,000 tons, and mill tailings sands for 187,000 tons. Milling The mill operated 95.32 percent of the possible time during the year and averaged 3,510 tons per day, as compared to 3,513 tons per day in 1962. No serious problems were encountered anywhere in the crushing and milling operations. The capacity of the tailings sand recovery plant was doubled, and provided mine backfill on a continuous basis from September on. Research into the application of various mill reagents continued. Economies in the use of liquid reagents became evident, and facilities for storage and metering of these liquids are under going installation. Automatic alkalinity control is also in operation. Metal recoveries for the year averaged: PERCENT Copper...... 95.07 Silver...... 77.93 Zinc...... 81.26 Ore Reserves

Averages Total Ore Copper Zinc Silver tons percent percent ounces 1963 22,858,000 2.06 4.62 2.25 1962 22,046,000 2.00 4.67 2.29

Grades and tonnages quoted include an allowance for dilution of 10 percent. The prices for metals used to evaluate for ore reserve purposes were: CANADIAN FUNDS Copper...... per Ib. # 0.30 Zinc...... per Ib. 0.11 Silver...... per oz. l. 00 Gold...... per oz. 35.00 The average number of employees was 563: 205 underground and 358 on surface. J. A. Graham was mine manager.

The International Nickel Company of Canada Limited The International Nickel Company of Canada Limited was incorporated in July 1916 under Dominion of Canada charter; in 1957 all issued preferred shares of stock were redeemed for cash, and all authorized but unissued preferred shares were cancelled; in April 1960, the authorized capitalization was increased to 36,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 29,488,462 shares have been issued. The officers of the company in 1963 were as follows: H. S. Wingate, chairman and chief officer; J. R. Gordon, president; J. C. Parlee, vice-president; T. M. Gaetz, general manager (Ontario Division); W. A. McCadden, comptroller; W. F. Kennedy, secretary; F. M. A. Noblet, treasurer; J. A. Piggott, assistant general manager (Ontario Division); Alex Godfrey, G. A. Harcourt, and G. O. Machum, assistants to general manager (Ontario Division); J. McCreedy, manager of mines; R. R. Saddington, manager of reduction plants; W. R. Koth, manager (copper refining division, Sudbury); J. H. Tuck, manager (nickel refining division, Port Colborne); E. G. Stoneman, manager (iron ore recovery plant, Copper Cliff). 95 Annual Report for 1963

The executive office is at 67 Wall Street, New York 5, N.Y., U.S.A., and the general offices are at Copper Cliff. The Toronto office is at 55 Yonge Street, Toronto 1. The company and its subsidiary companies operate: hydro-electric plants; nickel-copper mines in the Sudbury district; a smelter, refinery, and iron ore recovery plant at Copper Cliff; a refinery at Port Colborne. Operations outside the province include refineries at Acton, England, and Clydach, Wales; rolling mills at Birmingham, England; Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.A.; and Glasgow, Scotland; and a foundry at Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.A. In 1961, the company's new nickel mining, smelting, and refining project at Thompson, Manitoba, was completed and brought into full operation, thereby increasing the nickel produc tion capacity to 400,000,000 pounds per year.

SHAFTS, INTERNATIONAL NICKEL COMPANY'S MINES, SUDBURY AREA

Vertical Inclination Number of Collar Sinking Depth Compartments Depth in 1963 from Surface feet feet feet CREAN HILL No. 1 ...... { 570 to 305 ft. 71 0 to bottom 1 * 797 No. 2...... 5 9115 CREIGHTON No. 2...... 650 314 No. 3...... 550 5 Ruff's r*** 1 946 No. 4...... SO0 1,477 7 702 No. 5...... 6 ^iiffafA 4,074 No. 6...... vertical 5 •2 077 5,562 No. 7...... 3 2,056 650 3 1 1 n a r* t" i v A l -2 Q1Q 4,320 No. 8...... Vertical 3 5,017 6,746 FROOD-STOBIE 770 to 1,300 ft. No. 1 ...... ( 61 0 to bottom ) 2 (inactive) Q| IffQ f*** 3 097 No. 3 ...... 6 1 04? No. 4...... Vertical 3 (active 2, 783 3 Q?R No. 6...... Vertical 4 9 7fi? 1 391 No. 7...... 5 3,105 No. 8...... 3 2,624 GARSON No. 1 ...... 1 457 No. 2 ...... 5 ^llffci f A 4,242 No. 3...... 2 A noo 5,126 LEVACK No. 1 ...... 650 no -i f 6 to 2,910 ft. No. 2 ...... 5 to 2,973 ft. L ^nrfar*** 3 91 5 ( 4 to bottom No. 3...... 3 1 594 3,716 MURRAY No. 1 ...... 3fi0 593 N"o 1 winze 3fi0 470 775 No. 2 ...... 5 3 ?9fl No. 3...... 2 2,994 459 7 OOQ VICTOR No. 1 ...... 3 362 COPPER CLIFF NORTH No. 1 ...... Vertical 5 Surface 2.029 4.134

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CREIGHTON MINE Operations continued throughout the year. Development work consisted of 18,091 feet of drifting and crosscutting; 2,893 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 447,723 feet of drifts and crosscuts; 212,003 feet of raises. A total of 363 diamond-drillholes, totalling 118,821 feet, was completed in 1963 from under ground. New equipment included the following: 1 locomotive (8-ton, type 158-B-24-60F, Goodman Mfg. Co., Chicago). 2 locomotives (4-ton, type 75D-24-44B, Goodman Mfg. Co., Chicago). 3 batteries (66 D8 cells, Amalgamated Electric Corp. Toronto). l mobile gester (2 seater, U 8c N Equipment Ltd., Toronto). l rectifier (Powertronic silicon, 6900v, 3 phase 60 cycle, Canadian General Electric, Toronto). 3 turbine pumps (Mather and Platt, 180 U.S. gpm., Mine Equipment Co. Ltd., Montreal), l motor (100 hp., 3600 rpm., 3/60/550V, K455 US, Canadian General Electric, Toronto). 10 mine cars (110 cu. ft. Granby type, Dorr-Oliver-Long, Orillia). l diamond-drill (BBU with 6 in. BVRG vane motor, Boyles Bros. Drilling Co., Weston). A total of 3,258,362 tons of ore, averaging 12,735 tons daily, was hoisted and shipped for treatment. The average number of employees was 1,727: 1,355 underground, and 372 on surface. E. E. Mumford was superintendent.

FROOD-STOBIE MINE Operations continued throughout the year. Development work consisted of 13,418 feet of drifting and crosscutting; 7,136 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 533,024 feet of drifts and crosscuts; 211,588 feet of raises. Some 47 diamond-drillholes, totalling 4,690 feet, were drilled from underground in 1963. New equipment added included an electric heavy-duty hoist (1^-ton capac ity, Provincial Engineering Co. Ltd., Niagara Falls). A total of 3,681,361 tons of ore at a daily average of 14,355 tons was hoisted and shipped for further treatment. The average number of employees was 2,354: 1,813 underground and 541 on surface. S. J. Sheehan was superintendent.

GARSON MINE Operations continued throughout the year. Development work during the year consisted of: 7,014 feet of drifting and crosscutting; 2,416 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 228,899 feet of drifts and crosscuts; 100,251 feet of raises. Some 98 diamond-drillholes, totalling 34,751 feet, were drilled from underground. New equipment added was as follows: l battery (66A 10 cells, The Electric Storage Battery Co. (Canada) Ltd., Toronto), l pump (Moyno ER 2610 type CSQ, 75US6PM, Robbins A Myers Co., Brantford), l hot water tank (12 ft. long, 5 ft. diam., 1295 gals., Ferro Metals Ltd., Toronto). A total of 921,997 tons of ore, at a daily average of 3,609 tons, was hoisted and shipped for further treatment. The average number of employees was 896: 730 underground, and 166 on surface. B. T. King was superintendent. 97 LEVACK MINE Operations continued throughout the year. Development work in 1963 consisted of: 696 feet of drifting and crosscutting; 1,441 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 252,358 feet of drifts and crosscuts; 81,401 feet of raises. Some 62 diamond-drillholes, totalling 48,179 feet, were drilled from underground in 1963. New equipment consisted of a battery (66 D8 cells, Amalgamated Electric Corp. Ltd., Toronto). A total of 1,372,694 tons of ore was hoisted and 1,409,135 tons was shipped at an average of 5,515 tons per working day. The average number of employees was 1,634: 1,338 underground, and 296 on surface. V. H. Ritzel was superintendent.

MURRAY MINE Operations continued throughout the year. The vertical, two-compartment No. 3 winze, collared at 2,994 feet, was sunk 459 feet to a depth of 3,889 feet below surface. The 3,600- and 3,800-foot levels were established at depths of 630 and 830 feet, respectively, below the winze collar. Development work in 1963 included: 213 feet of drifting and crosscutting; 59 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 171,779 feet of drifts and crosscuts; 38,761 feet of raises. Added equipment included one skip (100 cu. ft. Kimberly, Dorr-Oliver-Long, Orillia). A total of 848,912 tons of ore at a daily average of 3,342 tons, was hoisted and shipped for further treatment. The average number of employees was 197: 122 underground, and 75 on surface. H. W. Smith was superintendent.

CLARABELLE OPEN PIT Operations at the Clarabelle open pit, located between Copper Cliff and the Murray mine, continued throughout 1963. New added equipment included the following: 2 rotary blast-hole drills (Bucyrus Erie 40 L, Ontario Equipment and Supply, Toronto). l pump (Milton Roy simplex, model 7GMD1-41-745, Consolidated Engines A Machinery Co. Ltd., New Toronto), l transformer (1500-kva. class H dry-type, Acme Electric Co. Ltd., Toronto). Some 980 churn-drillholes totalling 47,525 feet, and 456 rotary-drillholes totalling 26,180 feet, were drilled for production purposes. A total of 2,022,644 tons of ore was mined and trucked to the rockhouse at an average of 7,948 tons daily during the year. The average number of employees was 304: 140 in the pit, and 164 on surface. N. A. Greet wras superintendent.

COLEMAN MINE Falconbridge Nickel Mines Limited did 161 feet of drifting and crosscutting from the 2,500-foot level; 195 feet of drifting and crosscutting from the 2,750-foot level of the Strathcona mine for the Coleman mine of International Nickel. The operation progressed from 25 November to 31 December, and J. McCreedy, manager of mines for International Nickel was in charge. 98 Volume 73

COPPER CLIFF NORTH MINE The sinking of the vertical, five-compartment, No. l shaft was commenced on contract, and 50 feet had been completed in 1960. The surface plant, com menced in 1961, was completed in 1962 and the shaft was sunk 2,055 feet; in 1963 it was sunk 2,029 feet to a depth of 4,134 feet below the collar. The shaft dimen sions, inside the concrete lining, were 18 by 14.5 feet. The 2,200-, 2,400-, 2,600-, 2,800-, 3,000-, 3,200-, 3,400-, 3,600-, 3,800-, and 4,000-foot levels were established at depths of 2,204, 2,404, 2,603, 2,803, 3,002, 3,202, 3,401, 3,601, 3,800, and 4,000 feet respectively below the collar. Total development footage consisted of: 327 feet of drifting and crosscutting, and 96 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 570 feet of drifts and crosscuts; 270 feet of raises. One diamond-drillhole, totalling 1,666 feet, was completed from underground. The average number of employees by the shaft contractor, Dravo of Canada Limited, was 40: 24 underground, and 16 on surface. H. J. Maclsaac was general superintendent. LAWSON QUARRY The quarry is operated to supply quartzite rock used as a flux in Sudbury smelting operations. The quarry address is Willisville. Some 93 churn-drillholes, totalling 6,650 feet, were drilled for quartzite production in 1963. A total of 321,980 tons of quartzite was mined and delivered to the rock- house; 319,680 tons were shipped at a daily average of 1,264 tons. The average number of employees was 20. W. G. Tilston was superintendent..

CREIGHTON MILL CONCENTRATOR The Creighton mill treated 3,043,433 tons of ore, averaging 9,058 tons per working day, to produce concentrates, which were pumped to the Copper Cliff smelter. The average number of employees was 91. E. McMullen was superintendent.

COPPER CLIFF CONCENTRATOR The Copper Cliff concentrator treated 7,020,853 tons of ore, averaging 19,235 tons daily, to produce concentrates. New equipment installed included the following: 2 separators (Eriez wet drum Memco, Eriez of Canada Ltd., Downsview). 1 rectifier (silicon type 26OR, 15-kw., Northern Electric Co. Ltd., Toronto). 2 automatic samplers, (Hardinge Company Inc. Toronto). 2 separator drums (Eriez of Canada Ltd., Downsview). J. Lee was superintendent. LEVACK MILL A total of 1,379,853 tons of ore was milled at an average of 4,466 tons per working day. The average number of employees was 70. G. H. Morrison was superin tendent. CONISTON SMELTER The Coniston smelter treated 299,735 tons of concentrate, averaging 821 tons per working day, and produced 24,382 tons of bessemer matte. The average number of employees was 361. R. L. Snitch was superintendent. 99 Annual Report for 1963

COPPER CLIFF SMELTER The smelter treated 374,765 tons of concentrate, averaging 1,027 tons per working day, and produced 141,865 tons of nickel matte, 19,859 tons of nickel oxide sinter, and 120,375 tons of converter copper. New equipment installed was as follows: l strapping machine (model F7B5, Acme Steel Co. of Canada Ltd., Toronto). 5 scales (4 automatic E50, l Richardson duplex E50, Canadian Fairbanks Morse Co. Ltd., Toronto). 2 reducers (l speed 171CT, l speed No. 107, Hamilton Gear 8c Machine Co. Ltd., Toronto). 5 samplers (2 Galigher 24-in., 3 Galigher 18-in., Canadian Locomotive Co. Ltd., Kingston). 2 conveyors (Roller Flight, Jervis B. Webb Co. Ltd., Hamilton), l unloading crane (Jervis B. Webb Co. Ltd., Hamilton). 1 conveyor, Redlar (Stephens Adamson Mfg. Co. Ltd., Belleville). 2 jacks (Hawk hydraulic, 50-ton, S-180 black, H. C. Burton Co. Ltd., Hamilton). The average number of employees at the Copper Cliff concentrator and smelter was 4,619. J. N. Lilley, superintendent of smelters, was in charge.

IRON ORE RECOVERY PLANT The iron ore recovery plant produced 504,242 gross tons of iron ore and 1,831 net tons of nickel oxide. Major construction buildings commenced in 1961 and 1962 were completed in 1963. Major equipment installed included the following: l scale (2 sections, 150-ton capacity, Gurney Scale Co. Limited, Hamilton). 1 gas booster (350 hp., 317 SS, The Spencer Turbine Co., Hartford Conn., U.S.A.). 2 fans (No. 66 CW-NED type ME, American Standard Products (Canada) Ltd.). l radial drilling machine (Asquith 32 in. type ASR, A. C. Wickman Ltd., Toronto). l indirect-heat rotary decomposer (40 ft. long x 54 in. diam., Bartlett Show Pacific Inc., Cleveland, U.S.A.). l feedwater heater plus l A.S. exchanger (103 sq. ft., Foster Wheeler Co. Ltd., St. Cath arines). l pulverizer (Massco McCool, Williams and Wilson Ltd., Toronto). 1 utility hoist (K4UL, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd., Montreal). 2 pumps (Goulds, size 6 x 12.16, MLW Services Ltd., Montreal). 22 pumps (18 Wilfley, 4 in. model 4K16, 4 Wilfley, 6 in. model 6K18, Canadian Vickers Ltd., Montreal). 1 pump (3x3 type SRL-V, Canadian Allis-Chalmers Ltd., Montreal). 2 pumps (Hazleton model 16 in. B 3,000 U.S. gpm., Hydro Dynamics Limited, Montreal), l turbine generator condensing plant plus auxiliaries (Canadian General Electric Ltd., Toronto). 6 thickener tanks (2—26 ft. O.D. x 12 ft.; 1—25 ft. O.D. x 10 ft.; 2—35 ft. O.D. x 12 ft; l—45 ft. O.D. x 20 ft. high, Proctor Limited, Toronto). 3 roto clones (l size 2J^ type N; l size 4 type N; l size 8 type H, American Air Filter of Canada, Montreal). 3 industrial exhausters (l size 11 MH; l size 13 MH; l size 19 MH, American Air Filter of Canada, Montreal). 2 belt conveyors (8 centres 36 in. hor., troughed 32 ft. long, Stephen Adamson Mfg. Co. Ltd., Belleville). 4 cyclones (type 430, 48 in. I.D. x 16.75 ft. long, Plate A Structural Steel Ltd., Toronto), l lathe (Dean Smith 20 x 120 in., A. C. Wickman Ltd., Toronto). 16 fans (14—42 in. type 74; 2—30 in. type 74, Sheldon Engineering Ltd., Galt), l punching machine (single and Pedd model 225, Upton, Bradeen SL James, Toronto). 5 samplers (2 Galigher 30 in.; 2 Galigher 18 in.; l Galigher 36 in., Canadian Locomotive Company, Kingston). 2 pump control-panels (Farval; Peacock Bros. Ltd.). 2 breakers (type 50 HS, 3 pile 600-v, Railway 8c Power Engineering Ltd., Toronto), l fork lift truck (automatic electric driven, propane powered, H. C. Burton Co. Ltd., Hamilton). l scrub brush (Clarke-A-Matic PS-20-BP, G. H. Woods A Co. Ltd., Toronto), l floor polisher (model G-15, Taylor-Atlas Products, Downsview). l marine engine (40 hp., Industrial Materials Supply Co., Montreal), l work boat (Rockiron Co. Ltd., Sudbury), l bucket elevator (Rex Chainbelt (Canada) Ltd., Willowdale). 100 Volume 73

l vacuum cleaning unit (portable, No. 75 Hoffman Industries of Canada, Toronto). 1 belt feeder (United Steel Corp. Ltd., Toronto). 2 wing door heaters (size 38HV 735,000 btu, Michael Stuart Co. Ltd., Toronto). l superheater (separately fired, Babcock-Wilcox Goldie A McCulloch, Toronto). 4 chain hoists (2—8 ton; 2—16 ton, Provincial Engineering Ltd., Niagara Falls). 2 motors (1—100 hp. 1,800 rpm.; 1—125 hp. 3,600 rpm., Canadian General Electric, Toronto). 2 controllers (300 hp. BOL 6017T-601-DRA-NNW, Railway A Power Engineering, Toronto). 1 motor (75 hp. 1800/3/60/550 KG 445 US, Canadian General Electric, Toronto). 2 motors (100 hp. 1200/3/60/550 FR644E, Canadian Iron Foundries Ltd., Montreal). 6 refrigerators (4 type A; 2 type B, Acme Refrigeration, Sudbury). The average number of employees was 732. E. G. Stoneman was manager.

COPPER CLIFF REFINERY The Copper Cliff refinery produces copper cathodes and shapes, nickel sulphate, gold, silver, tellurium, selenium, and semi-refined platinum metals. A total of 120,345 tons of converter copper and 593 tons of scrap and sec ondary copper was refined at an average of 331 tons per working day, to produce 116,706 tons of refined copper. No. l furnace was in operation for 232 days, No. 2 furnace for 287 days. New equipment added included: 2 scales (Printomatic 20 tons, serial Nos. E41361, E41362, Robt. Morse Mfg. Co., To ronto). l portable steel dump for vertical cast wire bars (made by copper refining division). 38 deposition tanks (made by copper refining division), l cast lead evaporator (made by copper refining division). The average number of employees was 729. W. R. Koth was manager.

PORT COLBORNE REFINERY The Port Colborne refinery produces nickel metal and cobalt metal. The average number of employees was 1,473. J. H. Tuck was manager. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Total ore production from Ontario and Manitoba mines during 1963 amounted to 13,566,000 short tons. This compares with 13,794,000 short tons in 1962. The mines and plants in Ontario operated during 1963 at the lower level adopted in October 1962. A lowering of electrolytic nickel production in October 1963, consistent with decreased demand for this form of nickel, resulted in a work force reduction at the Port Colborne refinery. However, due to increased demand for nickel in other forms equally suitable for direct use in i ndustry, the level of over-all production remained unchanged. In February 1964, the level of operations at the mines and plants in Ontario was raised. This action resulted in an increase of 1,850 men in the work force at the mines and plants in the Sudbury District and at the Port Colborne refinery; and it will bring about an increase in the supplies of copper and platinum-group metals as well as of nickel. At the Clarabelle open-pit mine the acquisition of two rotary drills to replace churn drills has resulted in an appreciable reduction in drilling costs. At the Copper Cliff North mine, the sinking of the No. l shaft was completed to its planned depth of 4,134 feet, and development of this mine for future production is proceeding. Development was continued at the Creighton, Garson, and Murray mines to provide access to lower horizons preparatory to deep level exploration. The wide use of cemented sand fill throughout the underground mines resulted in substantial economies in timber requirements, decreased dilution of ore, and greater flexibility of mining methods. Coupled with special mining techniques, it has permitted mining by the cut-and-fill method to much greater depths than heretofore. Ore Reserves The proven ore reserves of the Sudbury district and Manitoba mines stood at 301,620,000 short tons at 31 December 1963, with a nickel-copper content of 9,093,500 short tons. At the end of 1962, the proven ore reserves stood at 299,416,000 short tons, with a nickel-copper content of 9,006,300 short tons. 101 Annual Report for 1963

Plant and Process Improvements The extension to the iron ore recovery plant at Copper Cliff was completed during the year. Four new roaster-kiln units were installed and the expanded leaching, recovery and pelletizing facilities were completed. With increased amounts of pyrrhotite by-passing the Copper Cliff smelter for direct conversion to iron ore, the company achie. ed the significant economy of being able to reduce nickel reverberatory operations from five to four furnaces, with no decrease in over-all nickel production. Additional equipment was installed by Canadian Industries Limited, permitting the doubling of its output of sulphuric acid produced from iron ore recovery plant roaster gas. At the Creighton mill, experimental work on improved nickel recovery continued throughout 1963. Work was started at the Levack mill on pyrrhotite concentration facilities to provide additional feed for the iron ore recovery plant. At the Copper Cliff mill, the improvements to the flotation section, and the provisions for increased pyrrhotite recovery, were completed. At all of the nickel refineries, as well as at the copper refinery, investigations were carried forward leading to increased process efficiency and product improvement. The company continued to operate its two research stations at Port Colborne. In one, research was advanced in the treatment of intermediate products to provide refined nickel and associated refined by-product metals in anticipation of the metallurgical needs of the future. The second station continued research on the treatment of nickel ores. As a part of its continuing research activities, designed to develop specialized nickel products for particular applications, the company was successful during the year in producing and introduc ing on a commercial basis three new or improved nickel products. One is a special grade of sulphur containing electrolytic nickel, marketed as "SD" nickel in North America and "S" nickel in Europe, for which the demand has been increasingly strong in the electroplating industry. Another is a new high-purity carbonyl nickel powder for use in the field of powder metallurgy. The third is an improved soluble nickel oxide, which has found a ready market in the chemical, ceramic, and electronic industries for use in the production of nickel chemicals, catalysts, enameling frits, and ferrites.

Kam-Kotia Porcupine Mines Limited Kam-Kotia Porcupine Mines Limited was incorporated in August 1932, with an authorized capitalization of 4,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 800,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: A. W. White, president and director; E. D. Scott, vice-president and director; D. F. Burt and A. W. McDonald, directors, H. R. Heard, secretary-treasurer. The head office is at Suite 416, 25 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is P.O. Box 290, Timmins. The property consists of ten claims located in Robb township, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane, about 12 miles northwest of Timmins. Open-pit mining and milling continued throughout 1963. The vertical, four-compartment No. l shaft collared on claim P. 12341, was sunk 822 feet in 1963, to a depth of 864 feet below the collar. The 9,900-, 9,750-, 9,600-, 9,400-, and 9,250-foot levels were established at 150, 300, 450, and 800 feet, respectively, below the collar. Diamond-drilling consisted of 34 surface holes, totalling 11,567 feet. Major equipment installed was as follows: l filter (Dorr-Oliver-Long, 60-in., disc-type) in mill. l thickener (Denver 22-ft. diameter) in mill. 20 flotation cells (Wemco, 66-in.) in mill. 10 flotation cells (Denver 24, sub A) in mill. l rod mill (Allis-Chalmers 9.5 x 12 ft. with 500 hp. motor) in mill. l conditioner tank (Denver 8 x 12 ft.) in mill. l transformer (General Electric, 3,000-kva, 27,600^-2,300 v.) in sub station. l pump (950 gpm. at 280 ft. head, 100 hp.) in main pumping station. l conveyor (90 ft. long, 24 in. wide) at crushing plant. l mine hoist (Nordberg, single-drum, 10 ft. diam., 6,000 hp. motor) in hoistroom. l dump truck (Ford 35,000 G.V.W. gasoline powered) on surface. l truck (Ford, 20,000 G.V.W. gasoline powered) on surface. 102 Volume 73

New construction in 1963 included the following: l oil house (10 x 12 ft., concrete block), l power house extension (24 x 24 ft., concrete block), l mine air heating plant (20 x 24 ft., concrete block). l surface dry and carpenter shop (100 x 30 ft., prefabricated steel, Butler type), l mill building (40 x 70 ft., steel frame, plywood and aluminum sheathing). l hoist house (50 x 120 ft., concrete block and steel). l headframe, shaft house, and bin house (130 x 40 x 160 ft., steel frame, plywood and and aluminum sheathing). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Milling was carried out continuously throughout the year except for a planned shutdown pf five days in October, to revise the grinding circuit to effect an increase of about 50 percent in milling capacity. Revisions to the balance of the mill, plus installations of additional equipment including a zinc circuit were made with only minor down-time during the year. Mill operating time was 93.93 percent of total available time. Production Milled...... tons 400,091 Average milled per calendar day...... tons 1,096.1 Average milled per net operating day...... tons 1,167.0 Average mi,,-head grade {^;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;™ ™ Copper concentrate produced...... dry tons 34,035.3 Average grade of copper concentrates...... percent 19.90 Returnable copper produced...... Ib. 12,868,499 Average copper recovery in milling...... percent 84.7 Smelter settlements outstanding—as at 31 December 1963—returnable copper... . Ib. 3,976,471.5 Mill heads ranged between 1.5 percent and 2.5 copper with minor tonnages of lower and higher grade material being treated. Recoveries ranged between 76 percent and 92.4 percent. A small tonnage of zinc concentrates was produced in November and purchased by British Metal Corporation under contract. This shipment amounted to 44.5 tons grading 51.6 percent zinc. A total of 8,509.7 ounces of silver was also produced and paid for in the copper concentrates. Grinding steel consumption (balls and rods)—3.50 pounds per ton milled. Reagent consumption was as follows: POUNDS PER TON MILLED Soda ash ...... 0.41 Hydrated lime...... 3.89 Amyl xanthate...... 0.58 Sodium cyanide...... 0.027 Dow froth...... 0.023 Zinc sulphate...... 0.013 Operating Costs, 1963 PER TON MILLED Smelting, refining, assaying, and representation...... S2.076 Trucking and rail freight...... 0.410 S2.486 Mining...... 1.203 Milling...... 1.401 Administration and general expense...... 0.632 S3.236 35.722

Above costs do not include bank or debenture interest or provincial mining taxes. Mining costs shown include the cost of mining, hauling, and stockpiling the following ton nages, additional to the tonnage mined for milling: TONS Ore stockpiled...... 105,264 Waste rock...... 368,487 Total tonnage...... 473,751 103 Annual Report for 1963

Ore Reserves Ore reserves as of l January 1964, adjusted for tonnage mined and additional information gained during the year, are shown here: Average Source Copper Copper Ore Content tons percent 125,168 1.557 1,170,528 2.174 C zone 406,495 1.986 M -60 zone. 146,584 1.197 90,983 1.548 250,792 0.772 269,200 0.808 Total. 2,459,750 1.733

t! )Low-grade sulphide ore has been mined and is stockpiled. A small tonnage may be milled in the future. (2)Low-grade greenstone ore, mined in 1964 and partially milled in 1964, will supplement underground production until the mine can supply total mill feed. Despite the milling of 400,091 tons, grading 2.00 percent copper in 1963, ore reserves were slightly increased during the year. A dilution factor of 5 percent has been used in computing tonnage and grades. Average Source Zinc Zinc Ore Content tons percent 17,700 3.11 387,275 4.283 286,199 2.88 406,495 1.710 Total. 1,097,669 2.944

Of this total, the B and C zones are included in copper ore reserve tonnage at copper grades shown. The A zone zinc tonnage contains some copper, but, an average copper grade cannot be set due to insufficient data. Available copper assays from drill cores in this zone suggest a copper grade of from 0.50 to 0.70 percent copper. The average number of employees was 127: 25 in the open pit, and 102 on surface. G. W. Walkey was mine manager.

Lun-Echo Gold Mines Limited Lun-Echo Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in May 1950 with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of ft l par value, of which 4,750,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were, J. G. Boeckh, president and director; P. K. Hanley, vice-president and director; S. J. Bird, J. C. L. Allen, and R. C. Stanley, directors; Miss B. A. Argo, secretary. The company is con trolled by the Little Long Lac organization through Consolidated Mosher Mines Limited. The head office is at 112 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Manitouwadge. The property, consisting of fifty claims in Mapledoram township, Manitou wadge area, District of Thunder Bay, is about three miles north of the Willroy mine. In 1963 the company optioned the property to Willroy Mines Limited, who started a development program on the base metal prospect. 104 Volume 73

A vertical, three-compartment shaft was collared on claim TB.47378, and was sunk 243 feet below the collar in 1963. Some 41 diamond-drillholes, totalling 29,207 feet, were completed from surface. New construction consisted of a headframe, 112 feet high to the sheave timbers, and a Butler type building (144 x 36 feet), for use as office, change house, warehouse, hoistroom, and compressor room. A 3-mile road was built from the Willroy mine to the Lun-Echo shaft site. Major equipment installed included a hoist (Canadian Ingersoll-Rand PE-1, 72 x 54 in., 1,300 fpm.), and a compressor (CIR XVHE 2, 23 x 14.5 x 12 in., 1,500 cfm.). R. S. Haflidson, general manager of Willroy was in charge; V. Wilson was mine superintendent. The labour force was also supplied by Willroy Mines Limited. Metal Mines Limited (Gordon Lake Division) Eastern Mining and Smelting Corporation Limited was incorporated in December 1955 on amalgamation of Eastern Smelting and Refining Company Limited and Quebec Nickel Corporation Limited; the name was later changed to Nickel Mining and Smelting Corporation; in December 1963 the name was again changed to Metal Mines Limited to include Faraday Uranium Mines Limited and Nickel Mining and Smelting Corporation. The authorized capitalization is 8,500,000 shares of |1 par value, of which 7,215,700 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: A. W. Johnston, president and director; H. B. Hicks, vice-president, general manager, and director; Wm. McKee, secretary and director; W. C. Campbell, Eliot Janeway, L. E. Wetmore, and A. B. Whitelaw, directors; W. M. O'Shaughnessy, treasurer and assistant secretary. The head office is at Suite 914, 1155 Dorchester Blvd. West, Montreal 2, Quebec. The executive office is at Suite 1600, 100 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address of Metal Mines Limited, Bancroft Division (formerly Faraday Uranium Mines Limited) is R.R. No. 3, Bancroft; the information is given in the uranium section of this report. The mine address of Metal Mines Limited, Gordon Lake Division (formerly Nickel Mining and Smelting Corporation) is Box 700, Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba. The Gordon Lake Division property comprises 128 claims in the Werner Lake area, District of Kenora (Patricia Portion). Mining and milling continued throughout 1963. SHAFTS, GORDON LAKE DIVISION MINE

Shaft Claim Number of Collar Vertical Depth No. Inclination Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet No. 1 ...... K.R.L. 19096 3 Surface 360 No. 2...... K.R.L.31831 3 1,817 No. 3...... 2 1 204. 1,687

Development footage in 1963 consisted of: 657 feet of drifting; 354 feet of crosscutting; and 3,673 feet of raising. Total footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 19,400 feet of drifts: 9,658 feet of crosscuts; 10,308 feet of raises. Diamond- 105 Annual Report for 1963 drilling in 1963 consisted of 244 holes, totalling 15,539 feet from underground and 8 holes, totalling 2,538 feet, from surface. Construction in 1963 included a new pumphouse. Major equipment added was as follows: MILL: 8 flotation cells (Denver No. 24, Denver Equipment Company). l supercharger (Denver Equipment Company). l flotation machine (8 cells, Denver Equipment Company). l pump (Sherman, l-B-10-5, 20 hp. motor, Faraday). l Dorrclone (Type FR-12 in., Faraday). l magnetic separator (type XW 4, 30 x 18 in., J. F. Comer Ltd.). SURFACE: l resuscitator (dual cylinders, Safety Supply Co.). 8 house trailers (47 x 10 ft., Nelson Machinery Ltd.). l station wagon (Ford, 1964 Meteor). 1 water tank (wood stave, 16 x 16.9 ft., Pacific Coast Pipe Co. Ltd.). UNDERGROUND: 2 pumps (l—40 hp., l size 3, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand). 8 mine cars (40 c.f. side dump, Nelson Machinery Ltd.). 2 slushers (Pikrose Rotair, size l, Peacock Bros. Ltd.). 4 drills (Silver 33, Holman Bros. Ltd.) l scraper (Pacific model 3B, 42 in., Nelson Machinery Ltd.). l slusher (Sala electric, 2 drums, Rio Algom Mines Ltd.). 35 miners lamps (Wheat, National Mine Service). 10 anoloders (Canadian Industries Ltd.). 2 exploders (Beethoven, Canadian Industries Ltd.). l scraper (Pacific 3 D, 48 in., Lecky Machinery Ltd.). l slusher (Sala, 3-drum, used, D-2-47-SL, 25 hp., Preston Mines). l electric peak-load controller (Sangamo Co. Ltd.). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963:

Production Metal production totalled 2,753,459 pounds of nickel, 1,216,015 pounds of copper, 754 ounces of platinum, and 5,042 ounces of palladium. All concentrates are sold under contract to The International Nickel Company of Canada Limited, and are delivered to its plant near Sudbury.

Milling Mill operation was, in general, satisfactory. Some difficulty was experienced in the early part of the year in achieving satisfactory metal recoveries, but this has now been overcome, and re coveries of both nickel and copper are exceeding preproduction estimates. The following table summarizes results: Milled...... tons 136,970 Milled per day...... tons 375 HEADS: Nickel...... percent 1.37 Copper...... percent 0.56 CONCENTRATES: Nickel...... percent 10.80 Copper...... percent 4.78 TAILS: Nickel...... percent 0.26 Copper...... percent 0.06 RECOVERY: Nickel...... percent 82.8 Copper...... percent 90.0

Development There was virtually no exploratory development work carried out. However, a fairly heavy program was required to complete development of the various orebodies for mining, and, toward the end of the year, in establishing a new ore-pass system. 106 Volume 73

Ore Reserves Ore reserves as at 31 December 1963 were as follows:

Ore Nickel Copper tons percent percent 439,112 1.39 0.52 728,549 1.56 0.58 64,212 1.76 0.60 1,231,873 1.51 0.56

Some minor additions were made to ore reserves in the course of stope preparation. The lack of exploratory development, however, precluded any significant increases. Experience has shown that a dilution factor higher than that used in the past should be applied to the ore reserves: thus, the figures above show a higher tonnage but correspondingly lower grade than those published in the past. Costs Due tp the fact that many underground working places were in the course of preparation for mining during the year and that tonnage milled was considerably below capacity, operating costs are not typical. Marked improvement is anticipated. A breakdown of the past year's figures follows: Operating Costs, 1963 PER TON MILLED Development...... S 1.47 Mining...... 7.45 Milling...... 2.43 Marketing...... 1.58 Total...... #12.93 The average number of employees was 139: 84 underground, and 55 on surface. G. R. Hjorleifson was mine manager.

North Coldstream Mines Limited Coldstream Copper Mines Limited was incorporated in November 1951; in April 1955 the number of shares was increased to 6,000,000, and in April 1957, to 7,000,000; and in November 1957, to 8,000,000. In August 1959, the name was changed to North Coldstream Mines Limited on a one-for-four-share basis; the authorized capitalization is 5,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 4,438,696 shares had been issued. The directors and officers were: W. S. Row, president and director; K. C. Gray, vice-president and director; E. T. Donaldson, L. J. Moreaux, R. V. Porritt, and N. C. Urquhart, directors; R. D. Stewart, secretary; B. C. Bone, treasurer. The head office is at Suite 1600, 44 King Street West, Toronto. The mine address is Burchell Lake. The property, comprising 106 claims, includes the old Tip Top mine. It is located in the area east of Moss township and south of Ames township, District of Thunder Bay, about 90 miles west of Fort William, and about 8^ miles by road south of Kashabowie Station on the Canadian National railway. Mining and milling operations continued throughout 1963. Development footage in 1963 consisted of: 1,298 feet of drifting, 990 feet of crosscutting, and 1,980 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 16,432 feet of drifts, 9,825 feet of crosscuts; 15,467 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 69 holes totalling 13,733 feet from underground, and 10 holes totalling 3,851 feet from surface. 107 Annual Report for 1963

SHAFTS, NORTH COLDSTREAM MINE

Number of Total Depth Shaft Claim No. Inclination Compartments from Surface feet No. 1 ...... - ...... K.65 800 200 No. 2 ...... K.65 1 (inactive) 50 No. 3 ...... K.65 I f | fi o ft"1 Vf* 1 20 No. 4...... K.65 t 1,596

New equipment added included a loader (Gardner Denver LM 56), and a locomotive (Atlas type Q). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Summary of Production

1963 1962 Milled 367,677 364,348 1,007 998 2.01 2.01 95.18 94.89 92.31 91.71 CONCENTRATE GRADE: Copper 26.62 27.82 Gold...... 0.134 0.127 2.30 2.65 26,430.33 24,872.39 CONTENT OF CONCENTRATE: ...... Ib. 14,109,735 13,835,131 Cold 3,607.41 3,137.28 58,898 63,628

Development and Mining Development and stope preparation carried out during 1963 consisted of 2,295 feet of drifts and crosscuts, 2,947 feet of raises and boxholes, 1,357 feet of sub-drifting, and 70,920 cubic feet of slashing. During the latter part of the year the development was begun of the ore purchased from the Shield Development Company Limited. Production from this area will commence early in 1964. Ore broken in development, stope preparation, and stoping totalled 342,370 tons, and 368,050 tons of ore were trammed. About 46 percent of the ore broken was by blast-hole stoping, 50 percent by shrinkage stoping, and the remainder by development and stope preparation.

Exploration The exploration drift to the west on the 950-foot level was driven to a point about 1,200 feet west of the shaft. At this point it entered the main rhyolites, which are not known to contain ore. Diamond-drilling from this drift did not intersect any ore or chert. Chert is the host rock for most of the known ore in this area. On the 1,400-foot level the drilling below the level east of the shaft did not disclose anything of economic significance. A drift is now being driven on this level to permit exploration west of the shaft. At the year's end this drift had reached a point 500 feet west of the shaft. Diamond- drilling to the south and below the level from this point failed to intersect ore or chert. The drift will be extended a further 300 feet to the west to permit additional diamond-drilling. The surface exploration program consisting of scouting, property examination, and geo physical reconnaissance in the local area was expanded. Five areas were examined, including one optioned property that was later dropped. Fifty-one claims were staked in geologically favourable areas, 21.5 miles of line cutting and 40 line miles of geophysical surveying were carried put. One strong anomalous area was outlined, and diamond-drilling of this conductor was started in the latter part of the year. Nothing of economic interest has been intersected to date. 108 Volume 73

Ore Reserves Ore reserves at 31 December 1963, after allowing for dilution, and including ore purchased from Shield, were estimated to be 1,028,000 tons, having an average grade of 2.17 percent copper. The average number of employees was 196: 93 underground, and 103 on surface. G. H. Montgomery was manager.

Rio Algom Mines Limited (Pronto Division, Pater Mine) In June 1960, Pronto Uranium Mines Limited, which comprised the Pater mine, was amalgamated under the name of Rio Algom Mines Limited. Further details are given in the Uranium section of this report under Rio Algom Mine Limited. PATER MINE The company's main property consists of 22 claims, and 10 lots known as the McFadden Option, in Spragge township, District of Algoma. The mine address is Algoma Mills. The No. l vertical shaft, located on the southeast quarter of section 29, Spragge township, was sunk a further 676 feet in 1963 to a total depth of 3,005 feet below the collar. There are three compartments from the collar to a depth of 1,024 feet, and four compartments from this point to the bottom. The 13, 14, 15, and 16 levels were established at depths of 2,308, 2,508, 2,708, and 2,908 feet, respectively, below the collar. Development work in 1963 consisted of: 3,132 feet of drifting, 1,173 feet of crosscutting, and 4,155 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 22,299 feet of drifts; 4,362 feet of crosscuts; 27,500 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 44 holes, totalling 6,929 feet, from underground, and seven holes from surface totalling 4,591 feet. New construction included a core shack (14 x 30 ft., frame and corrugated sheet) and a pump house (12 x 20 ft., frame). Added equipment comprised two flotation cells. The following, pertaining to the Pater operation, was taken from the Rio Algom annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: The operating results for the year were considerably better than forecast due to better grade experience in the mine. Mill heads averaged 1.96 percent copper, or 15 percent higher than projected for the year. Operating costs were as expected, and copper prices remained steady.

Production The mill treated 258,499 tons for the year, and concentrates produced had a copper content of 9,708,367 pounds, an increase of 18 percent over the previous year. Concentrate is loaded on rail cars on the mine property and snipped to the International Nickel Company smelter at Copper Cliff, Ontario, under contract with metal merchants. Ore Reserves Shaft sinking was in progress for most of the year, and during this time no depth informa tion on the orebody was obtained. Hence, the reserves shown are the estimate of 12 months ago less the ore milled during the year. Ore reserves as at 31 December 1963, stood as follows:

Total Copper tons percent Proven ore 279,782 2.14 nil nil 483,920 2.05

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After allowing 15 percent increase for dilution at 0.25 percent copper, the proven and prob able reserves become 878,257 tons grading 1.86 percent copper, between the 6th and 16th levels. Depth drilling has begun, and ore has been intersected 700 feet below the 16th level. How ever, the program has not advanced sufficiently to add any further tonnage to the reserves. In addition to development of the known ore zone, a program was carried out that included detailed geological study, lateral work, and surface and underground diamond-drilling in the vicinity. Results were negative, and the existence of a second orebody within reach of the present underground facilities is now considered unlikely. However, the work revealed, in shallow dia mond-drilling, copper mineralization on the company's property some two miles west of the main ore zone. It is proposed to investigate this further. Mining The tendency of the orebody to thicken and shorten with depth led to greater stoping widths. These averaged 11.2 feet, compared to 8.6 feet the previous year. This lessened the ratio of dilu tion, which was further decreased by the practice adopted of using raises for ore passes rather than completed stopes. The usage of ammonium nitrate explosive was increased to 90 percent of total requirements. Milling A minor plant addition of two flotation cells resulted in an improvement in both recovery and concentrate grades. Recovery is now 96.2 percent and concentrate averages 27.1 percent copper. Summary The mine continued to improve on its commendable safety record, low figures for frequency and severity of injuries being maintained in 1963. The mine was recently awarded the C. S. Gibson Safety Trophy for the best record of mines in the area. Plans for deepening of the mine and further operational improvements await results of current drilling work. Hydraulic fill will be used for efficient extraction of the orebody at depth, and the use of pebble grinding is expected to lower mill costs. The average number of employees was 159: 102 underground, and 57 on surface. R. D. Lord was general manager, P. E. Young was mine manager.

St. Lucie Exploration Company Limited St. Lucie Exploration Company Limited was incorporated in July 1962 with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of SI par value; 1,000,007 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. P. Sheridan, president and director; Maxwell Juby and Miss Judith Bruce, directors; G. H. Duff, secretary. The head office is at 121 Richmond Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Elk Lake. The St. Lucie syndicate took a three-year lease on the Ethel Copper property consisting of twelve claims located in James and Tudhope townships, District of Timiskaming, near Elk Lake. The syndicate in turn assigned the lease to St. Lucie Exploration Company Limited. An inclined adit in claim No. 10316 had been driven at —20 degrees for a length of about 350 feet. A 25-foot crosscut had been driven south from the bottom of the adit, to intersect the vein, from which drifts were driven east and west. Some 500 feet of drifting and 25 feet of crosscutting had been completed on the 125-foot level when operations were suspended. Mining and milling operations proceeded from l to 10 January 1963. A total of 237 tons of ore was mined and hoisted from the bottom of the inclined adit; 437 tons was milled and about 1,000 tons of broken copper ore was reported remaining. A fire in January destroyed the compressor, and operations were stopped for the remainder of the year. John Lill was manager, and twenty men were employed during the period of operation. 110 Volume 73

Sherbrooke Metallurgical Company Limited Sherbrooke Metallurgical Company Limited was incorporated in May 1959, with an authorized capitalization of 200,000 shares of no par value, all of which have been issued. The officers were: H. D. Carus, president; C. R. MacBrayne, vice-president; L. C. Pejeau, secretary-treasurer; R. K. Thoman, assistant treasurer and assistant secretary; Laura E. Hughett, assistant secretary. The head office and plant are at Port Maitland, P.O. Box 220, Dunnville. Roasting of zinc sulphide concentrates by the pelletized fluid hearth process continued throughout 1963; the amount treated was increased by about 12 percent over 1962. Calcined pellets are shipped and processed at the Meadowbrook smelter of Matthiessen and Hegeler Zinc Company, the parent company at La Salle, Illinois, U.S.A. A new dust collecting system consisting of a Dustkop dust collector (model 90N70) with motor was installed in the pellet plant. Ore pads for concentrate storage were replaced and completed over the marshy ground. Steady progress was achieved in eliminating idiosyncrasies within the plant, and results generally have been encouraging. Sulphur dioxide gas from the roasters is converted to sulphuric acid in the acid plant. A total of 61,664.94 tons of zinc sulphide concentrate was treated, at a daily average of 168.9 tons, to produce 96,408,540 pounds of zinc oxide (calcine) in 1963. The average number of employees was 65: R. K. Thoman was works manager.

The Shield Development Company Limited The Shield Development Company Limited was incorporated in March 1926, with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 3,296,081 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: W. S. Row, president and director; K. C. Gray, vice-president and director; R. V. Porritt, N. C. Urquhart, and Hon. Alistair Fraser, directors; C. H. Windeler, secretary; E. K. Cork, treasurer; J. O. Hinds, assistant secretary. The head office is at Suite 1700, 44 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Burchell Lake. The property comprises a 2,631 acre copper prospect east of Moss and south of Ames townships, in the Kashabowie area, District of Thunder Bay. A part of the property, about 300 acres, is completely surrounded by the North Coldstream mine. The exploration program was continued in 1963 from the 800-, 1,100-, and 1,400-foot levels of the North Coldstream mine; it was carried out by employees of that company. A total of 967 feet of drifting, 286 feet of crosscutting, and 67 feet of raising was completed. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 4,040 feet of drifts; 1,313 feet of crosscuts; 88 feet of raises. Some 62 diamond- drillholes, totalling 24,494 feet, were completed in 1963 from underground. G. H. Montgomery was manager. Ill Annual Report for 1963

Temagami Mining Company Limited Temagami Mining Company Limited was incorporated in August 1954; it was an amalgamation of Temagami Mining Company and Derosier Nickel and Copper Mines. The authorized capitalization is 5,000,000 shares of SI par value; 2,992,267 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: N. B. Keevil, president and director; Hon. D. R. Michener, W. H. Keith, C. G. Macintosh, and J. C. Perry, directors; J. L. C. Jenner, secretary; D. S. Brown, treasurer; R. A. Cranston, assistant secretary. The head office is at Suite 1000, 11 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Timagami. The company's holdings, comprising about 7,152 acres, consist of a mineral lease on part of Timagami Island, leases on 11 other islands and 185 claims in Phyllis, Briggs, Joan, Yates, and Scholes townships, Timagami area, District of Nipissing. Mining and milling operations continued throughout 1963. The vertical four-compartment No. l shaft located in Phyllis township on mining lease No. 11446 was sunk 15 feet in 1963 to a total depth of 1,205 feet below the collar. Development footage in 1963 consisted of: 4,592 feet of drifting, 197 feet of crosscutting, and 717 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 20,653 feet of drifts; 3,574 feet of crosscuts; 5,710 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 397 holes totalling 51,893 feet from underground, and 52 holes totalling 14,769 feet from surface. New construction in 1963 included the following: Bunkhouse (66 x 24 ft. frame construction, Asbestolux siding). Assay office (30 x 22 ft., concrete block construction). Pumphouse (8x6 ft., frame with Asbestolux siding, camp area). Core rack (40 x 10 ft., open sided with frame roof). Boiler house addition (16 x 16 ft., frame, galvanized covering). Manager's residence addition (18 x 8 ft., frame). Added equipment included the following: l equipment for 12.5 transformer station (Ontario Hydro). 12 mine cars (30 cu ft., Wabi Iron Works, New Liskeard). 12 mine cars (30 cu ft., used, Acme Equipment, Noranda). l tailings line (3,900 ft. 3-in. plastic pipe). 4 rock drills (2-22 BBC, 2-23 BBC, Atlas Copco). l stoper drill (CR 38, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand). l dump truck (3 ton 1964, General Motors). l boiler (Orr Si Sembower Powermaster 100 hp., Bacon Engineering, Toronto). 13 heater units (Trane) installed in mine area buildings. l shaft signal sets and underground electrics for 175-, 975-, and 1,125-foot levels. A total of 55,122 tons of ore was hoisted; the mill treated 55,009 tons, averag ing 150.7 tons daily. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 30 June 1963: Mining Stoping was carried out in No. 3, No. 4, No. 6, No. 6A, No. 10, No. 12, No. 17, and No. 18 orebodies. A total of 48,353 tons of ore was broken. Milling The mill treated 53,600 tons of ore grading 7.24 percent copper, 98.84 percent of the copper was recovered. 112 Volume 73

Metals contained in 12,435.95 tons of concentrates shipped were: Copper...... lb. 7,668.415 Gold...... oz. 910.765 Silver...... oz. 23,247.73 COPPER CONCENTRATE SHIPMENTS

Dry tons Copper Gold Silver percent oz. per ton oz. per ton 12,436 30.83 0.073 1.87 Total to date 47,560 28.86 0.083 1.76

Exploration Surface drilling from Phillips Bay indicated a new ore discovery west of No. 14 zone and above the 542 zone. Also, ore was intersected by two holes west of 6A orebody, above the 400-foot level. Underground, No. 5A orebody was discovered, east of No. 5 orebody, just above the 400- foot level. No. 6W orebody was indicated, west of No. 6 orebody, above and below the 400-foot level. Ore was intersected by drillholes on the 975- and 1,125-foot levels in the shaft area, a part of the mine that has been unproductive. No. 19 orebody was indicated in a sub-level, below and east of No. 2 pit. ORE RESERVES AS OF 30 JUNE 1963 Ore in Grade Ore Grade Orebody Place Copper Broken Copper tons percent tons percent No. 3...... 3,000 12.0 No. 4...... 3,500 8 c No. 5A...... 3,500 7.0 No. 6...... 10,000 7.0 No. 6A...... 9,000 7.0 3,600 7.0 No. 6E...... 25,000 7.0 No. 6W ...... 5,000 7 5 No. 10...... 2,000 10.0 6,580 7.5 No. 12...... 5,000 7.0 No. 15...... 10,000 7.0 No. 16...... 1,000 7.0 218 5.0 No. 17...... 5,000 6.0 6,055 5.0 No. 18...... 4,111 3.5 No. 19...... 1,000 8.0 Total 73,000 7.3 30,564 6.2

Total ore reserves 103,564 tons of 7.0 percent copper. An additional 25,000 tons of inferred ore, grading 5 percent copper, remains unchanged from the previous year. The average number of employees was 118: 52 underground, and 66 on surface. M. F. Leavens was mine manager.

Tribag Mining Company Limited Tribag Mining Company Limited was incorporated in December 1926 with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of SI par value, of which 2,752,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: C. H. Franklin, president and director; E. R. Heald, director; Miss E. H. Linton, secretary-treasurer. The head office is at Suite 2014, 44 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Batchawana Bay. 113 Annual Report for 1963

The property, a copper prospect, comprises 135 claims in townships 27 and 28, range 13, District of Algoma, in the Batchawana area, about 50 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie. A three-compartment vertical shaft, located on claim SSM.35137, was collared to a depth of 50 feet in 1963. Some 76 diamond-drillholes, totalling 50,542 feet, were completed from surface. New construction completed in 1963 was as follows: 2 bunkhouses (32 x 48 ft., joined by a section 20 x 36 ft., Quonset). l cookery (32 x 60 ft., Quonset). l office and warehouse (32 x 60 ft., Quonset). l mine dry (32 x 48 ft., Quonset). l machine shop and power house (32 x 48 ft., Quonset). l oil house (12 x 14 ft., Quonset). l headframe (75 ft. high, timber construction). New equipment installed in 1963 included the following: l hoist (60 x 36 in. P.E-1 with 150 hp. General Electric motor, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand). l generating set (175 kw., 600 volts, Cummins Diesel). l generating set (12.5 kva. with 3-cylinder diesel 32 hp., 1,500 rpm. Sheppard). l compressor (model AR4, 800 cfm., 100 psi., driven by Cat. model 342 diesel, Atlas Copco). l compressor (model AR3, 550 cfm., 100 psi., with 100 hp. Westinghouse motor, Atlas Copco). l compressor (T6OR, 520 cfm., 100 psi., with 100 hp. Westinghouse motor, Holman). Munex Limited, a contracting firm did work on the property employing about 80 men under H. G. Donaghue during the period of operation. A. J. Walker was exploration manager for Tribag which employed an average of seven men.

Willroy Mines Limited Willroy Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1954, with an authorized capitalization of 4,000,000 shares of SI par value of which 3,999,905 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: H. W. Knight, president and director; R. T. Birks, vice-president and director; R. M. P. Hamilton, P. D. P. Hamilton, G. W. Gooderham, J. C. Perry, and H. D. Carus, directors; B. E. Martin, secre tary-treasurer. The head office is at Suite 407, 25 Adelaide Street West, Toronto l The mine address is Manitouwadge. The property consists of thirty claims in Gemmell and Mapledoram town ships, Manitouwadge Lake area, District of Thunder Bay, in the Port Arthur Mining Division adjoining the west boundary of the Geco property. Operations continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, WILLROY MINE

Number of Sinking Vertical Depth Shaft Claim No. Inclination Compartments 1963 from Surface feet No. 1 ...... T.B.46933 Vertical 4 407 2,855 No. 2 ...... T.B.46938 2 530

No. l shaft was sunk 407 feet to a total depth of 2,855 feet below surface; the 1,600-foot level was established at a vertical depth of 2,508 feet below the collar. The following development work was done during the year: drifting, 3,391 feet; crosscutting, 1,569 feet; raising, 4,282 feet. The total development footage 114 Volume 73 to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 29,651 feet of drifts; 12,946 feet of crosscuts; 23,218 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling consisted of 443 holes, totalling 44,448 feet, from underground. A total of 482,728 tons of ore was hoisted, 483,827 tons was milled; the mill treated an average of 1,326 tons daily. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Costs Over-all operating costs were reduced during the year, with mining costs slightly higher and both milling and development lower. A comparison with performance in 1962 follows:

Cost Per Ton Milled 1963 1962 #0.20 #0.24 2.18 2.08 1.18 1.36 0.85 0.83 Total *4 41 #4.51

Ore Reserves As of l January 1964 the total of broken, proved, and indicated reserves at the Willroy mine stood at 1,572,300 tons, distributed as follows:

Zone Total Ore Copper Zinc Lead Silver tons percent percent percent percent 1...... 460,803 1.39 0.45 0.42 2...... 79,148 0.02 5.33 0.34 3...... 703,495 1.52 4.26 0.06 1.10 4...... 90,872 0.03 6.58 1.03 4.14 5...... 72,095 0.03 6.75 0.19 1.89 6...... 165,887 2.50 1.25 trace 0.89 1,572,300 1.36 3.13 0.09 1.05

Exploration and Development LUN-ECHO PROPERTY Following an option agreement made with Lun-Echo Gold Mines Limited in April 1963, four diamond-drillholes were laid out at 200-foot intervals down the estimated centre line of plunge of the Lun-Echp No. 3 orebody to substantiate previous drilling. Results were so encouraging that additional drilling was undertaken further down the plunge. At the year's end Nps. 3B and C orebodies had been extended over 3,500 feet down plunge from surface to indicate over 2,000,000 tons of ore. In the light of the above results, a decision was made to install a mining plant and develop the known ore zones from underground. A gravel road, 3 miles long, from the Willroy plant, was constructed along with a 25,000 volt power line. A headframe, 1,000-ton ore bin, 250-ton waste bin, service building, and sub-station were erected and equipped. Hoisting, pumping, and com pressed air facilities were installed. Shaft sinking started in November, and at the year's end the shaft bottom was 243 feet below collar; at which time advances to Lun-Echo amounted to S993,- 857.41. NAMA CREEK PROPERTY Following an option agreement with Nama Creek Mines Limited signed in July of 1963 the company undertook to complete a comprehensive exploration program covering the whole prop erty. A baseline and 25 miles of line were cut, and magnetometer and electromagnetic surveys completed which disclosed several new conductors. A diamond-drilling program, requiring a minimum of twelve holes, was laid out to test these anomalies; by the year's end one hole had been completed to indicate a narrow band of iron sulphides. 115 Annual Report for 1963

In addition, a series of short holes was drilled in the known ore zone in order to substantiate previous estimates of tonnage and grade. Mining Mining methods remained unchanged during the year, despite considerable hanging-wall weakness in the No. 3 zone, below 10th level. However, as main mining areas became narrower in width, it became necessary to step up stope preparation footages in order to maintain produc tion. This had an adverse effect on mining costs. Milling During 1963, copper and silver metallurgy were improved, whereas zinc metallurgy declined. Copper recovery rose from 89.0 percent to 93.4 percent; silver recovery from 63.2 percent to 78.5 percent; and zinc recovery from 81.8 percent to a reduced figure of 77.0 percent. A comparison of results during the two years is shown in the accompanying table: AVERAGE MILLING RESULTS, 1963 (Average daily tonnage—1,326 tons; mill running time 95.40 percent)

Assays 1iecoveries

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I-f AOflc 1.14 2.02 3 W 100.0 100.0 100.0 11.31 23.74 3.57 78.5 93.4 8.5 0.98 0.71 54.29 4.0 1.7 77.0 0.24 0.12 0.56 17.5 4.9 14.5 78.5 93.4 77.0

AVERAGE MILLING RESULTS, 1962 (Average daily tonnage—1,356 tons; mill running time 95.42 percent)

Assays Recoveries

Ag Cu Zn Pb Ag Cu Zn Pb 1.43 1.70 5.56 0.14 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Cu Concentrate. . . 12.41 23.40 6.11 0.76 55.8 88.3 7.1 25.7 Pb Concentrate. . . . 80.44 9.55 4.67 40.84 7.4 0.7 0.1 67.1 Zn Concentrate. . . . 1.43 0.74 54.16 0.03 8.4 3.7 81.8 2.1 0.48 0.14 0.72 0.01 28.4 7.3 11.0 5.1 Payable Recover 63.2 89.0 81.8 67.1

General Copper concentrates made during the year were shipped to Noranda and zinc concentrates to Port Maitland. Lead content in the ore did not warrant making lead concentrates. The average number of employees was 263: 140 underground, and 123 on surface. R. S. Haflidson was general manager.

PLATINUM METALS—see NICKEL AND COPPER

SELENIUM—see—NICKEL AND COPPER

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SILVER AND COBALT In 1963 the mines of the Cobalt and Gowganda area shipped 5,389 tons of concentrates to Noranda Mines Limited; 1,347 tons to the Cobalt Refinery Limited, and 735 tons to refineries in foreign countries. From the total of 7,471 tons of concentrates and 6.6 tons of bullion shipments 5,053,534 ounces of silver was recovered. The refining of concentrates from the various groups of mines resulted in the following silver recovery: from the base metal mines, 2,882,443 ounces; from the nickel-copper mines, 1,320,777 ounces; from the gold mines, 344,867 ounces. The total silver production of 9,601,621 ounces in 1963 resulted in an increase in quantity of 2.32 percent over 1962 production of 9,383,445 ounces; the value of production increased 21.56 percent from #10,931,713 in 1962 to #13,288,643 in 1963. The average price of silver in 1962 was 116.47 cents per ounce; in 1963 it was 138.43 cents per ounce. The mines of the Cobalt and Gowganda area reported the recovery of 55,652 pounds of cobalt from ores and concentrates shipped; the refining of nickel-copper ores produced 2,101,080 pounds of cobalt. The total of 2,156,732 pounds of cobalt shows a decrease of 18.58 percent from 1962 production of 2,649,193 pounds; the value of production decreased 7.48 percent from #4,765,808 in 1962 to #4,409,262 in 1963. The mines of the Cobalt and Gowganda area paid #479,424 to 91 salaried employees, and #1,747,914 to 424 wage-earners. Fuel and electricity cost #265,748, and process supplies cost #545,694.

Accra Explorations Limited Accra Explorations Limited was incorporated in April 1935 with an authorized capitalization of 3,500,000 shares of #1 par value, of which 1,750,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: C. M. Cook, president and director; Martin Winter, vice-president and director; Robert Brown, secretary-treasurer and director; Henry Petroff and H. L. Pountney, directors. The head office and mine address is at suite 305, 100 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The company optioned fifteen claims and four mining leases in Robb and Willet townships; the Robb property is in the District of Cochrane; the Willet property, which included the former Barnet Silver property, is in the District of Timiskaming. Operations progressed from l January to 31 December 1963. The Barnet shaft, about 80 feet deep, was dewatered. A sampling and diamond-drilling program was carried out on the 70-foot level, on which former operators had completed approximately 350 feet of drifting and crosscutting. Six diamond-drillholes totalling 929 feet from the Barnet underground, and three holes totalling 1,832 feet from surface on the Robb property, were completed. J. P. Jewell, mining geologist, was in charge, and three men were employed during the period of operation.

Agnico Mines Limited Cobalt Consolidated Mining Corporation Limited was incorporated in January 1953; in October 1957 the company was reorganized, and the name changed to Agnico Mines Limited. The capitalization was increased to 5,000,000 117 Annual Report for 1963

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shares of SI par value, of which 2,834,327 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: N. B. Sheriff, president and director; G. McLaughlin, secretary- treasurer and director; J. E. Armstrong, C. M. Hames, P. Penna, M. Klyman, and J. Vorback, directors. The head office is at Suite 711, 62 Richmond Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 140, Cobalt. The company acquired properties formerly held by Silanco Mining and Refining Company Limited; Cobalt Lode Silver Mines Limited; Penn-Cobalt Silver Mines Limited; Gilgreer Mines Limited; Keylode Cobalt Silver Mines Limited; Hellens Mining and Reduction Company Limited; and others in the Cobalt, South Lorrain, and Gowganda areas, District of Timiskaming. A group of mines in Coleman township, including the Beaver and Temiskaming mines, was acquired in 1955, and the O'Brien mine in 1958. The company also owns, or has an interest in, a number of claims in the Blind River area, District of Algoma, and in Strathcona township, Timagami area, District of Nipissing. All mining operations in 1963 were confined to the company's properties in the Cobalt areas. BRADY LAKE PROPERTY The Brady Lake property, which has also been called the Silver-Miller mine, is in lots 2 and 3, concession III, Coleman township. It includes six claims com prising the old Lumsden, Rochester, Gillies, Cobalt Central, and Coleman Development (Pan Silver) mines. The property, which adjoins the Christopher property on the north, was leased from Silver-Miller and a development program was commenced. Operations continued intermittently from January to November 1963.

SHAFTS, BRADY LAKE PROPERTY

Number of Collar Vertical Location Inclination Depth Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet No. 1 shaft (Lumsden) Claim No. 367 Vertical 2 Surface 400 No. 2 shaft (Rochester) . . . Claim No. 119 Vertical 2 Surface 75 No. 3 shaft (Rochester) . . . Claim No. 119 Vertical 2 Surface 75 No. 4 shaft (Pan Silver)... SW.M, N.H, lot 2, con. Ill, Coleman twp. Vertical 2 Surface 632 No. 1 winze (Pan Silver). . Vertical 2 285 447 No. 3 winze (Pan Silver) . . Vertical 2 610 746 No. 4 winze (Lumsden) . . . Vertical 2 200 270

There was no development work or mining carried out in 1963. The ac cumulated development footages were recorded by level in the annual report for 1962. Three concrete bulkheads were installed in 1963 on the 500-, 600-, and 740- foot levels between the Brady Lake and Christopher mines of Agnico Mines Limited. Six diamond-drillholes, totalling 2,054 feet, were completed from underground. LODE AND CHRISTOPHER PROPERTIES The Christopher mine adjoins the south boundary of the Cobalt Lode mine, in lot 2, concession III, Coleman township. 119 Annual Report for 1963

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Number of Vertical Claim No. Inclination Collar Depth Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet No. 1 shaft... 1970 2 295 No. 2 shaft.. 106 Vertical 2 __ 415 Vertical 2 556 622

The Cobalt Lode and Christopher shafts are connected on the 400-foot level, and the nearby Brady Lake No. 4 shaft, leased from Silver-Miller, connects with the Cobalt Lode shaft on the 600-foot level. Mining operations throughout 1963 were on the Christopher property, with ore hoisted in both the Christopher and Lode shafts. Development work during the year consisted of 659 feet of drifting, 511 feet of crosscutting, and 823 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 14,649 feet of drifts; 4,853 feet of crosscuts; 12,060 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 69 holes, totalling 10,716 feet, from underground. A total of 38,516 tons of ore was hoisted; 35,600 tons was milled.

VIOLET PROPERTY The Violet property, comprising about 40 acres, is located to the south of the O'Brien property. Operations were continued throughout 1963. SHAFTS, VIOLET PROPERTY

Collar Vertical Location Inclination Number of Depth Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet No. 2 shaft...... NW.M. s. y* lot 3, con. VI, Coleman twp. Vertical 2 705 700 2 690 920 Winze, 410-foot level Vertical 2 410 610

A connection, via old workings, was made to the lower levels of the adjoining O'Brien mine. Development work in 1963 consisted of 257 feet of drifting, and 75 feet of raising. Total development footage completed to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 302 feet of drifts; 209 feet of crosscuts; 90 feet of raises. Some 76 diamond-drillholes, totalling 10,664 feet, were completed from surface in 1963. The headframe was repaired, and the hoist and dry building rehabilitated. A total of 1,223 tons of ore was hoisted and milled.

O'BRIEN PROPERTY Nipissing-O'Brien Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1952. The company acquired the properties of M. J. O'Brien Limited, and Nipissing Mines Company Limited in concessions V and VI, Coleman township, District of Timiskaming. 121 Annual Report for 1963

Nipissing-O'Brien Mines Limited operated the property until June 1958, when it was purchased by Agnico Mines Limited. Mining operations continued at the O'Brien mine, comprising about 153 acres, throughout 1963. SHAFTS, O'BRIEN MINE

Location Number of Collar Depth from Inclination Compartments Depth Surface feet feet R.L.403 3 345 No. 2 shaft R.L.403 2 250 No. 6 shaft...... R.L.403 2 inn Wn 14- ^ Via f t R.L.403 2 176 2 340 460

Operations are carried on through the main shaft. Development work in 1963 consisted of 860 feet of drifting, 1,086 feet of subdrifting, and 1,193 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 8,541 feet of drifts; 4,444 feet of subdrifts; 2,109 feet of crosscuts; 9,825 feet of raises. Some 103 diamond-drillholes, totalling 15,837 feet, were completed in 1963 from underground, and two holes totalling 142 feet from surface. A total of 33,117 tons of ore was hoisted; 30,387 tons was milled. NIPISSING 407 PROPERTY The property comprises claim RL.407 located in Coleman township, where a vertical, two-compartment shaft had been sunk previously to a depth of 347.5 feet below the collar. The shaft, located in high ground, is north of the Silverfields property and about 500 feet from the highway passing the Glen Lake silver property. Operations progressed from June to December in 1963. The 407 shaft was rehabilitated, a headframe 65 feet high was erected, and a hoistroom (20 x 16 ft.) constructed. The CI R air hoist from the Right of Way mine was installed. Some 5 feet of raising was completed in 1963. Total develop ment footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 543 feet of drifts; 3,734 feet of crosscuts; 105 feet of raises. One diamond-drillhole totalling 685 feet from surface and 12 holes totalling 2,877 feet from underground, were completed in 1963. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production The following is a comparative summary of the main production items:

1963 1962 710,772 901,158 ...... Ib. 73,320 61,527 S953.949.49 11,060,394.58 Si. 34 Si. 18 Milled (O'Brien 8t Christopher) 67,210 66,195 Custom ore milled ...... tons 9,542 Nil 76,752 66,195 72,722 67,157 Calculated head silver. . . . oz. per ton 11.64 14.76 . . .oz. per ton 10.57 13.61 90.82 92.21

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Exploration by Units O'Brien: Exploration continued to maintain this production operation. Several new ore zones were located and partially mined in the western section, near surface in the cobalt series. Most recent success has been achieved in the No. 16 shaft area, principally in the diabase-Keewatin rocks. This operation is still the main stay of production. Christopher: exploration has not located anything substantially new. Several new zones have been located, entered and partially mined but no large tonnages or highgrade plums appeared in 1963. This operation is on the upward swing with more silver and tonnage now beginning to appear. Violet: This unit has been difficult to maintain but recent drill intersections were highgrade, and raising and stoping is now encountering some rich ore, but the extent is unknown and possibly limited. Brady Lake: This operation has been very much a money loser, although it may still have some promise. Notice of lease termination was given in August but necessary party wall bulk heads, lease terms, etc., required its continuing cost to December. Agnico has no further responsi bility here. Nipissing 407: This is a new exploration, now meeting with initial success. A bare headframe and hoist plant was completed in September, and the workings dewatered and rehabilitated down to bottom 300-foot level. A program of flat-hole, diamond-drill exploration was launched, and a strong silver zone outlined about 300 feet north of the shaft. Facilities were added to, including electric pumping; and crosscutting got underway this spring. The heading at May 30 was 40 feet from this silver zone. This property is unexplored in the centre of the company holdings. Ibsen Mayfair Professor: Exploration was restored in this sector, and the long drive on the 600-foot level from Cobalt Lode shaft resumed. Extra ground coverage of this area was obtained by leasing two claims from Professor Mines Limited, on terms reasonable to both companies. Supplementary diamond-drilling with long holes has already located a powerful calcite cobalt-vein (assaying 19 oz. silver over 1.0 foot) on the Mayfair claim. Follow up surface drilling and cross cutting are now being pushed in this region. Exploration assessment: Engineering assessment has been carried out on several other major exploration areas, owned by Agnico and having very real promise. Actual heavy expenditures on these programs will be dovetailed with the present program to keep in balance the total costs and revenue. As an exploration unit comes into production or is abandoned, these exploration program plans will be immediately implemented or stepped up. General During 1963, the Penn-Canadian property was leased tp Hi Ho Silver, the Temiskaming mine to Patricia Silver, and the Gilgreer to Kirkland Townsite Mines. These leases are all still in effect. During 1963, silver concentrates were shipped to American Smelting and Refining Company and Noranda Mines Limited. In 1964, Agnico will be shipping to Cobalt Refinery and Noranda on more favourable terms. The decision to switch to Cobalt Refinery was a straight money saving proposition for Agnico with its increasing higher percentage of cobalt content and lower grade silver. The average number of employees at all operations was 117: 61 underground, and 56 on surface. J. E. Armstrong was mine manager.

Alsof Mines Limited Alsof Mines Limited was incorporated in June 1957 with an authorized capitalization of 4,000,000 shares of Si par value, of which 1,763,440 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: R. R. Coggan, president and director; M. G. Clarke, vice-president and director; P. J. Murray, secretary-treasurer and director; M. W. Tedford and W. G. Gardiner, directors. The head office is at Suite 2001, 80 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Elk Lake. Alsof Mines Limited purchased the former Mapes-Johnson Silver property comprising fourteen claims southwest of Elk Lake in Mickle township, District of Timiskaming. Former operators had sunk the vertical, two-compartment Mapes-Johnson shaft, located in claim MR.423, to a depth of 208 feet below the collar. A vertical, two-compartment winze, collared on the 200-foot level, extended down for 176 feet to a vertical depth of 376 feet below surface. Levels had been established at depths of 65, 100, 200, 265, 300, and 370 feet. A total of 820 feet of drifts, 35 feet of crosscuts, and 98 feet of raises had been completed. 123 Annual Report for 1963

Operations continued from l January to 31 October 1963. The following table gives the development footage in 1963, and the ac cumulated total at the date operations ceased, 31 October 1963.

Drifts Crosscuts Raises 1963 Total 1963 Total 1963 Total feet feet feet feet feet feet 65-foot. 230 330 131 151 100-foot...... 155 38 76 200-foot. 105 265-foot...... 60 300-foot...... 100 376-foot...... 300 Total...... 230 1,050 169 227

The dewatering of the shaft and winze to the 376-foot horizon was completed' and an exploration program was carried out. Eight diamond-drillholes, totalling 1,337 feet, were completed from underground. New construction in 1963 included an office and core shack (25 x 15 feet), a hoistroom (15 x 12 feet), and a machine shop, compressor room and dry (30 x 20 feet), all wood construction. Added equipment included the following: l hoist (Jencks 6x8 in.). l hoist (Holman, single drum). l stoper (Holman Silverrill). l handril and tripod (Holman). l pump (duplex 6x4x6 in.). l compressor (CI R Gyroflow 600 cfm.) l skimobile. The average number of employees was 11:6 underground, and 5 on surface. Fred Walsh of Elk Lake was superintendent.

Amerigo Silver Mines Limited Amerigo Silver Mines Limited is a private company of which J. J. Gray is president and director; C. L. Murray, vice-president and director; M. A. Sheridan, secretary-treasurer and director. The head office is at 7 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 769, Cobalt. The company acquired the former Silver Banner property comprising three claims located in Coleman township, District of Timiskaming, about six miles southeast of Cobalt. The Silver Banner and Mayfair underground workings are connected. Operations progressed from l June to 31 December 1963. The vertical, two-compartment No. 3 shaft located on claim No. 2016, sunk by former operators to a depth of 618 feet below the collar, was dewatered. Some 30 feet of cross cutting was completed on the 475-foot level. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 493 feet of crosscuts and 32 feet of raises on the 475-foot level; 98 feet of drifts and 82 feet of raises on the 524-foot sublevel. Some 27 diamond-drillholes, totalling 7,571 feet, were completed in 1963 from underground. 124 Volume 73

The existing buildings on the property were rehabilitated and repaired. The plant operates on compressed air supplied from the Ragged Chutes installation. The average number of employees was 7: 4 underground, and 3 on surface. Gordon Watts was manager.

Candore Explorations Limited Candore Explorations Limited was incorporated in May 1945 writh an author ized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of Si par value, of which 2,960,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: H. R. Heard, president and director; K. J. Benner, vice-president and director; L. V. Barbisan, secretary- treasurer and director; P. J. Sullivan and M. Kirsh, directors; James Geddes, assistant secretary. The head office is at Suite 416, 25 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Elk Lake. The company optioned the Otisse property comprising 23 claims located in Mickle township, District of Timiskaming, about 7 miles southwest of Elk Lake. The vertical, two-compartment Otisse shaft, 160 feet in depth, located in claim No. 224, and the North American shaft were dewatered, and an exploration program was carried out. Some 33 diamond-drillholes, totalling 1,665 feet, were completed from the Otisse 75-foot level. Sherman Tough was manager, and eight men were employed during the period of operation.

Cobalt Refinery Limited Cobalt Refinery Limited was incorporated in June 1962; in 1963 it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Violamac Mines Limited with an authorized capital ization of 1,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 600,007 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: A. W. White, president and director; H. R. Heard, secretary and director; James Geddes, treasurer and director; J. N. Cram, manager and director; L. V. Barbisan and K. J. Benner, directors. The head office is Suite 416, 25 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The plant address is R. R. No. l, Cobalt. The treatment plant is located six miles south of Cobalt and one-half mile east of highway No. 11. It was formerly owned by Coballoy Mines and Refiners Limited and after being idle for several years was taken over by J. J. Gray in May 1961. Cobalt Refinery Limited purchased the plant 30 June 1962. All major units of the plant operated more steadily during 1963 due to increased amounts of concentrates being received from ore producers in the area. Negotiations were proceeding with the objective of securing shipping contracts for all the Cobalt-Gowganda silver producers. Investigations into improving the methods of silver refining and recovery of byproducts were carried out. The plant was remodelled, the cobalt facilities were expanded, additions and modifications were continued in the arsenic refinery. All byproducts produced have a ready market. Studies to improve dust and ventilation conditions were in progress. Storage facilities for processed materials were expanded. The power plant fuel has been converted from a combination of coal, coke, and light fuel oil to natural gas. 125 Annual Report for 1963

The No. l furnace operated for 215 days in 1963, treating 1,404 tons of concentrate at an average of 6.5 tons per working day, and produced the following: Silver...... oz. 1,870,654.7 Cobalt and nickel...... Ib. 73,547.0 Arsenic trioxide...... Ib. 171,950.0 Base bullion...... Ib. 809.0 Copper...... Ib. 2,450.0 Furnace slag...... tons 1,328.0 The average number of employees was 51. J. N. Cram was general manager.

Copper-Man Mines Limited Copper-Man Mines Limited was incorporated in April 1920 with an author ized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of Si par value of which 3,904,168 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: E. C. Raaflaub, president and director; W. D. Paterson, vice-president and director; J. M. Anderson, secretary and director; Pryce Glover and F. J. McCullough, directors; G. G. Plaskett, supervisor. The head office is at Suite 419, 62 Richmond Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 9, Cobalt. Copper-Man Mines Limited leased, in mid 1963, the former Nu-Silco property comprising sixteen claims situated on the west shore of Gireaux Lake in Gillies Limit, District of Timiskaming. The shaft site is near the Ragged Chutes highway and about a mile south of the Silver Summit property. Operations progressed from October to December 1963.

SHAFTS, COPPER-MAN MINE

Number of Collar Vertical Location Inclination Compartments Depth Depth from Surface feet feet A 53 Vertical 2 105 Wyandoh No. 1 ...... A 23 Vertical 2 100 (est.) Wyandoh No. 2 ...... A 23 2 100 (est.) Wyandoh No. 3 ...... A 91 Vertical 2 85 (est.)

A 65-foot timber headframe was erected over the Nu-Silco shaft; a hoist- room (16 x 20 ft.), and an office, dry, warehouse building (40 x 20 ft.) were con structed. A 42-inch, single-drum air hoist was installed, and the shaft was de watered. Total development footage by former operators comprised a total of 1,370 feet of drifts and 1,440 feet of crosscuts on the 60- and 100-foot levels. In 1963, some 14 diamond-drillholes, totalling 3,451 feet, were completed from surface, and 4 holes, totalling 2,100 feet, were completed from underground. The average number of employees was 3: 2 underground, and l on surface. L. J. Cunningham was resident engineer in charge.

Deer Horn Mines Limited Deer Horn Mines Limited was incorporated in December 1950, with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of SI par value, of which 4,535,005 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: N. B. Sheriff, president 126 Volume 73 and director; E. L. Baxter, vice-president and director; I. Dobbs, C. M. Hames, and M. Klyman, directors; G. McLaughlin, secretary-treasurer. The head office is at Suite 711, 62 Richmond Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Cobalt. Deer Horn Mines Limited leased, then purchased, in 1963, the Cross Lake O'Brien property from Agnico Mines Limited. The property consists of 14 claims in Coleman township, district of Timiskaming, about \]/^ miles east of Cobalt. The mine, and mill operated throughout 1963.

Collar Vertical Location Inclination Number of Depth Compartments Depth below Surface feet feet 2 Surface 645.6 2 584 656 3 584 800

A total of 1,439 feet of drifting, 487 feet of crosscutting, and 2,976 feet of raising was completed in 1963. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 43,630 feet of drifts; 14,282 feet of crosscuts; 11,402 feet of raises. Some 244 diamond-drillholes, totalling 34,584 feet, were drilled from underground, and five holes, totalling 3,906 feet, were completed from surface. The former Nipissing O'Brien mill, a 100-ton-per-day concentrator, compris ing crushing, grinding, gravity, and flotation concentration, was purchased. New construction consisted of a wood frame engineering office (30 x 15 ft.). An Atlas Trammer (type J, 13/^-ton capacity) was added equipment. Several new ore zones were opened on the 395- and 525-foot levels. The greater proportion of mill feed was obtained from workings down to and including the 595-foot level. No. 2 winze was reactivated, and new ore was developed on the 750-foot level. A limited amount of exploration was carried out from the 800-foot level on the adjoining leased Reinhardt claims. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963. Summary Six new silver zones were brought into production during 1963. The broader exploration program obtained some very encouraging results. Silver production totalled 749,838 ounces for the year. Exploration and Development Exploration and development was very successful in both the close range objectives and the broader exploration phases of the operation. In the close range class, no less than six new silver zones were located and developed. These new ore zones are briefly described as follows: No. 7 vein—This new highgrade vein was located by diamond-drilling, late in January at the 450-foot level horizon. Subsequent development extended this rich ore down to the 525-foot level and up to the 395-foot level. It has provided considerable highgrade for the operation. No. 16 vein—Excellent ore on this new zone was entered at the 395-foot level, and it has proven to be one of the richest and most consistent ore zones yet encountered. The bulk of the better grade mill feed is coming from this ore source. 306 F. D. and G veins—Stoping of these zones was particularly encouraging in the porphyry above and below the lamprophyre. Although not much highgrade can be picked in this type of ore, it does provide some excellent mill feed. 1A vein—This new vein was located about 40 feet west of the major No. l or Michaels vein and running parallel to it on the 750-foot level. This ore is in Keewatin slates in widths up to 40 feet. This zone provides a considerable tonnage of medium-grade mill feed. 127 Annual Report for 1963

Nos. 41 and 906 veins—These two veins or shoots, were located on the 750-foot level and occur as chimneys of milling ore about 30 feet in diameter. Their full extent has not yet been established. No. 27 vein—This new vein was reached near the year's end on the 450-foot level, in the eastern section of the mine. It is providing most of our highgrade presently being recovered. In the broader exploration field, the unexplored ground to the north was given a preliminary exploration test from surface and underground. Several very strong veins have been located, but to date, silver values in these veins have not been high enough to embark upon a major development in this direction. The greatest measure of encouragement has come from the drilling of the lake claims where more encouraging silver intersections were obtained. In this work, intersections up to 320 ounces per ton over narrow widths have been obtained. The values appear to be stronger below the bottom, or 800-foot level horizon, and continue down for at least 100 feet. A program of crosscutting and drifting is under way now on the 800-foot level to develop this new structure and others to reasonably determine to what depth the silver extends. Milling and Production The mill operated continuously during the year except for shut-downs due to statutory holidays, periodic maintenance, and repairs. The mill processed 2,676 tons of custom ore in January and operated on Deer Horn ore exclusively for the balance of the year.

1963 1962 29,584.0 22,022.0 Silver recovered ...... oz. 749,837.61 425,826.87 26.0 20.04 ...... percent 97.4 96.5

The average number of employees was 66; 45 underground, and 21 on surface. J. E. Armstrong was mine manager.

Ganda Silver Mines Limited Ganda Silver Mines Limited was incorporated in April 1963 with an author ized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of S l par value, of which 1,414,005 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: T. A. Wilkinson, president and director; G. D. Pattison, vice-president and director; R. D. Bell, secretary- treasurer and director; W. E. Essery, assistant secretary-treasurer and director; Colin McNabb, director. The head office and mine office is at Suite 405, 25 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The property comprises forty-three claims in Willet township, District of Timiskaming. The vertical, two-compartment Paragon-Hitchcock shaft, located in claim MR.33308 and having a depth of 169 feet, was dewatered; the under ground workings were examined and sampled. Some 300 feet of surface trenching to shallow depth was completed, as well as seven diamond-drillholes totalling 240 feet from surface. A. C. A. Howe was consulting engineer, Lucien Cloutier was superintendent, and six men were employed during the period of operation.

Glen Lake Silver Mines Limited Glen Lake Silver Mines Limited was incorporated in June 1960 with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of |1 par value, of which 3,100,005 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: G. E. Buchanan, 128 Volume 73 president and director; R. J. Murphy, vice-president and director; Frank Cadesky, secretary-treasurer and director; R. J. Juby and A. J. Fortens, directors. The head office is at Suite 702, 100 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 590, Cobalt. The property, comprising 20 claims, 18 in Gillies Limit, 2 in Coleman town ship, District of Timiskaming, was formerly known as the Bailey mine. It is located on the west side of Glen Lake, across from the Foster mill, about three miles southeast of Cobalt. The vertical, two-compartment No. l shaft located on the southwest half of the north half of lot 4, concession IV, Coleman township, had been sunk to a depth of 283 feet, by former operators. There are five levels, including the adit level, off the shaft. Mining and milling operations progressed from 3 January to 31 December 1963. Development work consisted of 1,312 feet of drifting, 1,920 feet of cross cutting, and 953 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 4,162 feet of drifts; 5,267 feet of crosscuts; 1,182 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 38 holes, totalling 7,490 feet from under ground. New construction in 1963 consisted of a warehouse building (20 x 12 ft., frame construction). The major part of mine production was obtained from a large stoping section on the fourth level west, which continues to be highly productive. A long cross cut west on the fifth level has opened up the downward extension of this ore, which is being actively developed. The adjoining Powell claim was explored by drilling from a crosscut driven on the fourth level, and the leased Penn Canadian claim adjacent to and north of the Bailey is being diamond-drilled. A total of 28,011 tons of ore was hoisted and milled, at an average of 80 tons per working day. The average number of employees was 71:42 underground, and 29 on surface. M. C. Halstead was general manager.

Hiho Silver Mines Limited Hiho Silver Mines Limited was incorporated in February 1963 with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of |1 par value, of which 2,000,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: G. E. Buchanan, president and director; A. J. Fortens, vice-president and director; Frank Cadesky, secretary-treasurer and director. The head office is at Suite 702, 100 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 590, Cobalt. The Hiho Silver property comprises the former Kerr Lake, Lawson, Uni versity, Cleopatra, Silver Hill, and Penn Canadian claims. The first five properties, lying in an east-west line south of the adjoining Glen Lake property, were pur chased from Silver-Miller Mines Limited, then part was leased to Glen Lake Silver Mines Limited. The Penn Canadian, adjoining Glen Lake to the north, was leased from Agnico Mines Limited and also turned over to Glen Lake Silver. Hiho Silver property comprises 430 acres in Coleman township, District of Timiskaming. Operations proceeded from 2 May to 31 December 1963. 129 Annual Report for 1963

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Number of Collar Vertical Inclination Depth Depth Compartments below Surface feet feet University No. 1 ...... 2 Surface 100 University No. 3 ...... Vertical 2 Surface 280 2 410

The University No. 3 shaft was dewatered and retimbered following the erection of a new 35-foot headframe and installation of an air hoist. Three transformers, 150 kva, were installed in the sub-station. Some 32 diamond-drill holes, totalling 8,987 feet, were completed from surface, and 12 holes, totalling 4,471 feet, were completed from underground. Diamond-drilling was carried on from the face of the 90-foot level, west drift, into the abutting Cleopatra ground. This work and earlier surface-drilling on the Cleopatra property wras encouraging. The average number of employees was 4: 2 underground, and 2 on surface. M. C. Halstead, general manager of Glen Lake Silver Mines wras in charge.

Keeley-Frontier Mines Limited Keeley-Frontier Mines Limited was incorporated in September 1959, with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of SI par value, of which 4,600,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. T. Arnott, president and director; M. C. Mosher, vice-president and director; R. J. Murphy, secretary- treasurer and director; W. A. Carter and F. H. Todd, directors. The head office is at Suite 702, 100 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 339, Cobalt. The company acquired the adjoining Keeley and Frontier properties, com prising 12 claims, approximately 386 acres, at Silver Centre in South Lorrain township, District of Timiskaming, about 20 miles south of Cobalt. Mining operations continued throughout the year; the mill operated from l January to 14 November 1963. Development work in 1963 consisted of 333 feet of drifting, and 360 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was: 75,322 feet of drifts; 9,660 feet of crosscuts; 2,430 feet of raises. Some 62 diamond-drillholes, totalling 8,893 feet, were completed from underground. During the year an extensive search for ore was carried on in the old upper level workings of both properties. All muck was hoisted up the Frontier No. 3 shaft in skips from the 6th level, which had been previously connected to the Keeley 8th level. Diesel haulage was employed on this main level. The Frontier section accounted for about 60 percent of the underground production. An early milling rate of 140 tons per day was established. This was later increased to over 200 tons by the addition of Keeley tailings which were added directly to the milling circuit. Underground results were disappointing in that ore of milling grade could not be found in either section. Milling was discontinued 14 November 1963 pending new financing arrangements. A total of 31,699 tons of ore was hoisted, 39,385 tons was milled at an average of 124 tons per working day. 130 Volume 73

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Vertical Shaft Claim Inclination Number of Collar Depth Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet FRONTIER PROPERTY No. 1 ...... H.R.16 2 376 No. 2...... H.R.16 2 62 No. 3...... H.R.16 3 627 H.R.25 2 40 2 540 1,360 2 1,360 1 455 KEELEY PROPERTY No. 1 ...... H.R.19 2 Surface 240 No. 2 ...... H.R.19 Vertical 2 Surface 100 No. 3 ...... H.R.19 2 Surface 570 No. 4...... H.R.21 603 2 Surface 55 828 winze.. H.R.21 3 and 2 560 825 830 winze. H.R.19 Vertical 1 and 2 560 705 826 winze. H.R.21 Inclined 2 560 620 H.R.21 2 822 930 LITTLE KEELEY PROPERTY No. 2...... H.S.40 2 90

The average number of employees was 72: 37 underground, and 35 on surface. Roger Gareau was mine manager.

Kirkland Townsite Gold Mines Limited

Kirkland Townsite Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in 1917 with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of ^1 par value, of which 2,985,006 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: D. O. Johnson, president and director; T. J. Carbone, vice-president and director; H. G. Morris, secretary- treasurer and director; F. G. Fitzgerald, Charles Baker, and E. W. Noulty, directors. The head office is at 40 Helen Avenue, Brantford. The mine address was Haileybury. The company leased in March 1963 the Gilgreer property of Agnico Mines Limited, comprising 9 claims on Maidens Creek, about 18 miles south of Cobalt and two miles east of the Silver Centre highway, South Lorrain township, District of Timiskaming. Operations proceeded from 24 April to 22 August.

SHAFTS, GILGREER PROPERTY Vertical Claim No. Inclination Number of Depth Compartments from Surface feet No. 1 ...... H.R.69 Vertical 3 260 No. 2 ...... H.R.69 Vertical 2 85 H.R.509 2 50

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The old 60-foot headframe and shaft collar were rebuilt, the 260-foot shaft was dewatered and cleaned up. A double-drum, 42-inch air hoist and a cage were installed. Portable compressors supplied the motive power. The camp buildings were rehabilitated. Some five diamond-drillholes, totalling 3,111 feet, were completed from surface, and six holes, totalling 2,043 feet, were completed from underground. The work was stopped 22 August 1963, and all machinery and equipment was removed from the property. The average number of employees was 5: 2 underground, and 3 on surface. C. F. Cockshutt, geologist, was in charge.

Langis Silver and Cobalt Mining Company Limited Langis Silver and Cobalt Mining Company Limited was incorporated in February 1953, with an authorized capitalization of 300,000 shares of Si par value; in 1957 the capitalization was increased to 5,000,000 shares of which 3,800,015 shares have been issued. The directors and officers \vere: A. W. White, president and director; R. A. Halet, vice-president and director; K. J. Benner, D. F. Burt, and J. E. Armstrong, directors; H. R. Heard, secretary-treasurer. The head office is at Suite 416, 25 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is New Liskeard. The property consists of twenty claims in Casey and Harris townships, District of Timiskaming, and includes the former Casey Cobalt property. Mining and milling operations continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, LANGIS SILVER PROPERTY

Number of Collar Vertical Claim No. Inclination Compartments Depth Depth from Surface

feet feet No. 1 shaft.. T.354 750 2 (inactive) Surface 270 No. 3 shaft T.354 Vertical 2 Surface 372 No. 4 shaft T.1474 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface 150 No. 6 shaft T.1110 Vertical 2 Surface 411 T.1110 Vertical 2 371 421

Development work consisted of 1,846 feet of drifting, 608 feet of crosscutting, and 1,581 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 21,799 feet of drifts; 17,431 feet of crosscuts; 6,377 feet of raises. Diamond- drilling in 1963 consisted of 193 holes, totalling 15,294 feet from underground, and 14 holes, totalling 5,435 feet, from surface. New equipment installed in the crusher house consisted of a 3-foot Symons short-head cone crusher (by Nordberg Manufacturing Company). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production The mill products, after sampling at the Provincial testing laboratories, were shipped to Cobalt Refinery Limited for further treatment and marketing. Flotation concentrates, assaying less than 500 ounces of silver per ton, were sold directly to Noranda Mines Limited. 132 Volume 73

The gross estimated value of silver and other metals produced amounted to S846,342.30. The net smelter value, after deductions for refining, marketing, and treatment charges, was S762,976.74, compared to 1702,489.67 in 1962. With an improved and firm price for silver, the net average smelter return per ounce pro duced was Si.27, compared to 11.09 in 1962. The net operating profit, before provision for depreciation, investment income, and taxes on income, was 1156,203.34, compared to $95,674.81 for the previous year.

Costs

Per Ton Ore Treated

1963 1962 Development l 5.21 S 6.17 5.92 5.60 Ore treatment 3.13 3.12 Mine office management .76 .76 General account .21 .17 Total. 115.23 115.82

Lower development expenditures account for the reduction in the cost per ton of ore treated. Expenses in connection with the rehabilitation of the Dolphin-Miller Mines buildings under lease are included in operating expenditures.

Development The total footage of ore developed was 652 feet, which is 35.3 percent of the drift advance. A total of 2,454 feet of advance in drifting and crosscutting, along with 1,581 feet of raising, was accomplished during the year. No. 30 and No. 22 veins, at No. 6 shaft, were developed on the 275-foot level in the diabase. Limited vertical continuity and excessive dilution restricted the extraction of ore from these veins, on this horizon. At the year's end, an unexpected extension of No. 30 vein system to the northwest, on the 235-foot level, No. 3 shaft, has indicated the presence of an ore shoot that may surpass in richness any previously found in the mine. Subsequently, diamond-drilling has indicated a very promising area for exploration in the western end of the No. 3 shaft area, and in addition, drilling on the east side, No. 3 shaft, has indicated another favourable, unexplored area.

Ore Reserves The firm and higher price for silver allowed lower grade veins, and vein extensions, to be profitably extracted. Ore in the diabase formation supplied 20 percent of the mill feed for the year. Flat faults caused excessive dilution, resulting in lower mill heads than anticipated. The new, favourable areas, recently indicated by diamond-drilling at No. 3 shaft, should provide plenty of scope for this year's development program on all levels. The Dolphin-Miller leased area, and the south end of No. 6 shaft, should also yield some new ore veins. Milling At a rate of approximately 100 tons per day, the mill treated 36,748 tons. In spite of lower mill heads, and reflecting the increased price of silver, the net smelter return per ton of ore treated this year was ®2Q.76, compared to #19.12 last year. 1963 1962 Milled...... 36,748.00 36,750.00 100.68 100.68 17.18 19.30 603,139.50 647,002.90

Note: The cost of milling was unchanged at S3.13 per ton. 133 Annual Report for 1963

DOLPHIN-MILLER MINES A lease was obtained on the adjoining Dolphin-Miller Mines Limited property, and this property was prepared for resumption of underground operations. A hydro transmission and pipe line were constructed, and buildings, headframe, etc. were rehabilitated. At the year's end, everything was in readiness for dewatering. The average number of employees was 85: 58 underground, and 27 on surface. J. E. Jerome was mine manager.

Majortrans Oil and Mines Limited Majortrans Oil and Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1957 with an authorized capitalization of 15,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 9,605,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: W. G. Wood, president and director; W. D. MacLean, vice-president and director; J. Ross, secretary- treasurer and director; C. W. Walker and D. H. Gorman, directors. The head office is at 4th floor, 244 Bay Street, Toronto 1. The mine address is Elk Lake. The property, optioned from the Otisse Silver, comprises 26 claims in Mickle township, District of Timiskaming, near Elk Lake. Former operators had sunk a vertical, two-compartment shaft on claim No. 224, 160 feet below the collar, with levels established at 75- and 150-foot depths. On the 75-foot level, 755 feet of drifting and 240 feet of crosscutting had been completed; on the 150-foot level, 230 feet of drifting and 130 feet of crosscutting had been completed. The present company operated from l January to 30 March 1963. Some 23 diamond-drillholes, totalling 2,950 feet, were completed from under ground. A silver vein on the 75-foot level was mined, with some high-grade material bagged and shipped to the Timiskaming Testing Laboratories at Cobalt. The mill rock was trucked to Noranda. G. G. Caron was manager, and eight men were employed during the period of operation. Mcintyre Porcupine Mines Limited (Castle Division) Castle-Trethewey Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1922; in December 1959 all assets were purchased by Mcintyre Porcupine Mines Limited and it became the Castle Division of Mcintyre. The directors and officers are given under Mcintyre Porcupine Mines Limited, in the gold operations section of this report. The Mcintyre head office is at Suite 1500, 25 King Street WTest, Toronto 1. The mine address is O'Brien. The Castle Division property, consisting of 42 claims, is located in Haultain and Nicol townships, Gowganda area, District of Timiskaming. The property comprises the Castle and Capitol sections; all work in recent years has been in the Capitol section of the mine. Mining operations continued from l January to 26 June 1963, when a labour strike occurred, terminating operations for the balance of the year. The under ground workings are being kept dewatered. The mill did not operate in 1963. Development work in 1963 included 2,442 feet of drifting, 384 feet of cross cutting, and 295 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 36,488 feet of drifts; 16,521 feet of crosscuts; 8,862 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 81 holes totalling 12,535 feet from under ground, and one hole totalling 781 feet from surface. Some 5,404 tons of ore was hoisted and stockpiled. 134 Volume 73

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Number of Collar Total Claim No. Inclination Depth Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet CAPITOL MINE H.S.351 2 819 Capitol winze. H.S.351 2 778 1,131 Inclined haulageway. . . H.S.351 27" 2 ^ 1,125 1,425 Capitol Cobalt shaft. . . H.S.351 Vertical 1 (inactive) Surface 38 CASTLE MINE No. 1 shaft. R.S.C.106 Surface 460 No. 2 shaft. R.S.C.101 Surface 160 No. 3 shaft. R.S.C.101 2 Surface 850

The following is taken from the annual report of Mcintyre Porcupine Mines Limited for the year ending 31 December 1963: Although a substantial amount of ore was developed in the first half of the year, there was not sufficient ore to warrant opening the mill up to the time the men went on strike, which was June 27, and no work has been done since that time. The underground workings and surface plant are being maintained on a stand-by basis. The average number of employees was 34: 22 underground, and 12 on surface. G. D. McLeod was manager.

Miller-Lorrain Mines Limited Miller-Lorrain Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1961, with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of SI par value, of which 1,000,005 shares have been issued. The officers and directors were: H. G. Miller, president and director; P. M. King, chairman of the board and director; Bernard Chubet, vice-president and director; P. E. Cain, director; Lillian McKinley, secretary- treasurer. The head office is at 392 Bay Street, Toronto, c/o J. A. Mahon, Q.C. The mine address is Cobalt, Box 142. The property, consisting of five claims on the shore of Lake Timiskaming, about three miles from the Silver Centre highway, is located in South Lorrain township, District of Timiskaming; it was operated for a number of years in the nineteen-twenties by Nipissing Mining Company. A 100-hp. diesel-electric unit and an 18-inch air hoist were installed, and an 18-foot headframe was erected over the vertical, two-compartment shaft, located in claim T. 19261. The shaft collar was retimbered and dewatered to the 205-foot level; this level connects with an adit on Maidens Creek through a series of old stopes. New construction included an office and pumphouse (both 20 x 16 ft., frame with asbestos sheeting). All work was suspended in May pending new financial arrangements. H. G. Miller was in charge, and six men were employed during the period of operation. Patricia Silver Mines Limited Patricia Silver Mines Limited was incorporated in December 1961, with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of Si par value, of which 2,490,005 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: G. E. Buchanan, 135 Annual Report for 1963 president and director; R. J. Murphy, vice-president and director; Frank Cadesky, secretary-treasurer and director; A. J. Fortens, and R. J. Juby, directors.The head office is at Suite 702, 100 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 590, Cobalt. The property consists of four claims in Coleman township, District of Timiskaming, about 5 miles southeast of the town of Cobalt. It includes the former one-claim Cochrane property and the leased Beaver-Timiskaming prop erty. Operations progressed to December 1963.

SHAFTS, PATRICIA SILVER MINES

Shaft Inclination Number of Collar Vertical Depth Claim Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet BEAVER No. 1 ...... 1348 Vertical 2 Q H f-f o r*|a 1,650 .No 1 winze 2 70 140 TIMISKAMING No. 1 ...... 441 3 Qiirfof o 1,650 COCHRANE No. 1 ...... 1623 2 200 No. 2 (Silver Dollar)...... 1623 600 2

Development work in 1962 and 1963 consisted of 143 feet of drifting on the 270- and 322-foot levels, and 200 feet of crosscutting on the 500-foot level. Some 49 diamond-drillholes, totalling 10,519 feet, were completed from underground. Mining and diamond-drilling were carried out in the Timiskaming workings down to the 500-foot level; the level was rehabilitated to the south, and a 200-foot connection made to the old Cochrane (Silver Dollar) shaft. Diamond-drilling from the bottom of the shaft failed to locate ore, and in early December all operations ceased. A bulkhead was installed between the two properties on the 500-foot level, and both properties were permitted to flood. Two lots of mill rock, about 2,420 tons, were treated in the LaRose mill, leased from Silver-Miller Mines Limited, with disappointing results. The average number of employees was 26; 16 underground, and 10 on surface. G. E. A. Edwards was manager.

Professor Silver Mines Limited Professor Silver Mines Limited was incorporated in August 1949, with an authorized capitalization of 2,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 1,877,838 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. M. Cunningham- Dunlop, president and director; Douglas Henderson, vice-president and director; H. E. Cawley, W. B. Maxwell, G. C. Russell, and D. A. Thomson, directors; C. C. D. Pringle, secretary-treasurer; Gwendolyn M. Mahon, assistant-secretary; H. B. Briden, accountant. The head office is at 6th floor, 360 Bay Street, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 39, Cobalt. The property comprising 17 claims in Gillies Limit township, District of Timiskaming, formerly known as the South Giroux mine, is about 3^ miles southeast of Cobalt. 136 Volume 73

Operations continued from 5 May to 20 November 1963. In 1961 an adit 920 feet long had been driven from the base of a sheer rock face, and lateral development followed on several silver veins intersected. The workings wrere approximately 200 feet below the highest point of ground, and some 1,930 feet of advance had been completed. In 1962 a further 865 feet of drifting was completed. Total development work to 31 December 1963 consisted of an adit crosscut 920 feet long, with 1,856 feet of drifting off this adit. Some eight diamond-drillholes totalling 3,470 feet from underground, and five holes totalling 3,030 feet from surface were completed in 1963. G. R. Cunningham-Dunlop was manager, and four men were employed during the period of operation.

Rix Athabasca Uranium Mines Limited Rix Athabasca Uranium Mines Limited was incorporated in February 1950, with an authorized capitalization of 4,000,000 shares of #1 par value; all shares have been issued, 225,000 are pooled. The directors and officers were: W. H. Bouck, president and director; R. D. Lord, vice-president and managing director; W. N. Millar, D. R. Derry, and J. B. Aird, directors; George Baker, secretary D. A. MacFarlane, treasurer. The head office is at 335 Bay Street, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 530, Cobalt. The company leased the King Edward property from United Cobalt Mines in early 1960. This property comprises six claims totalling 197 acres in Coleman township, District of Timiskaming, on the wrest side of Cross Lake about 1.5 miles east of Cobalt. Underground operations continued throughout 1963. The vertical, two-compartment, King Edward winze, collared at adit eleva tion on the Watts claim, has a vertical depth of 1,135 feet below the collar. The second level is 1,092 feet below the collar. Development footage consisted of 974 feet of drifting, 438 feet of crosscutting, and 1,969 feet of raising. Total development by the company to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 2,329 feet of drifts; 3,131 feet of crosscuts; 3,436 feet of raises. Some 180 diamond-drillholes, totalling 22,552 feet, were completed from underground. Both the first and second levels were extended, and two more connections were made between them. The 250-foot interval between levels was explored from the connecting raises, and stopes were established on favourable sections of ore. A limited amount of development was carried out in the adjoining Silver Cliff adit. A total of 15,777 tons of ore was hoisted. Five lots totalling 14,811 tons was custom treated in local concentrators. The average number of employees was 34: 33 were underground. E. C. Rudd was mine manager.

Rockzone Mines Limited Rockzone Mines Limited was incorporated in March 1960 with an authorized capitalization of 4,000,000 shares of #1 par value, of which 1,648,952 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. R. Nevison, president and director; J. M. DaCosta, secretary-treasurer and director; P. S. Broadhurst, director. The head office is at Suite 100, 12 Richmond Street East, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 566, Cobalt. 137 Annual Report for 1963

The company acquired the former Smith-Cobalt property comprising 8 claims, about 720 acres, in Coleman and Lorrain townships, District of Timiska ming, adjoining the Cross Lake-O'Brien holdings of Deer Horn Mines Limited on the east. Operations progressed from l January to 31 December 1963. SHAFTS, ROCKZONE MINES LIMITED

Vertical Claim Inclination Number of Collar Depth Compartments Depth below Surface feet feet No. 1 ...... 654 3 425 654 2 400 460 654 2 452 121

Diamond-drilling on a single shift was carried on continuously from the 400-foot level. Toward the end of the year the 60-foot No. l winze from the 400-foot level was being dewatered, preparatory to drilling from this lower elevation. Some 10 diamond-drillholes, totalling 4,768 feet, were completed from underground. P. S. Broadhurst was consulting engineer, and three men were employed.

Rusty Lake Mining Corporation Rusty Lake Mining Corporation was incorporated in April 1959 with an authorized capitalization of 4,000,000 shares of SI par value, of which 1,900,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. E. Harris, president and director; Bernard Mariot, vice-president and director; Carl Stohn and John Helmer, directors; M. J. Campbell, secretary-treasurer. The head office is at Suite 623, 1117 St. Catharines Street West, Montreal 2, Quebec. The mine address is Box 159, Elk Lake. The property, formerly known as the Hudson Bay Silver, comprises 33 claims in Leith township, District of Timiskaming. Operations progressed from June to 31 December 1963. SHAFTS, RUSTY LAKE MINING CORPORATION

Vertical Shaft Claim Inclination Number of Collar Sinking Depth No. Compartments Depth 1963 below Surface feet feet feet No. 1 ...... 696(L) 2 190 No. 2...... 696(L) 2 80 No. 3...... 696(L) 2 975

The No. 3 shaft and underground workings were dewatered. Development work completed by former operators was approximately as follows: 120 feet of drifting on the 190-foot level, No. l shaft; 254 feet of drifting on the 76-foot level, No. 2 shaft; 1,125 feet of drifting, 115 feet of crosscutting, 76-foot level; and 300 feet of drifting on the 176-foot level, No. 3 shaft. The present company started an exploration and development program on both levels of No. 3 shaft. 138 Volume 73

New construction in 1963 consisted of the following: an explosive storage magazine (10 x 8 ft. double walls, sand filled); a compressor house (30 x 24 ft.); a machine shop (36 x 24 ft.); a bunkhouse, (50 x 24 ft.); a cookery (50 x 20 ft.); a hoistroom (18 x 16 ft.), all frame construction, sided and insulated. An old dry house (32 x 24 ft.) was partially renovated, and a timber headframe about 55 feet high was erected and partially sheathed. New equipment added included the following: 2 compressors (CIR-IKA 500 driven by UD-24 International motors). l motor generator set (Onan gasoline driven, 1,800 watts, llOv., 50/60 cycle, 2.7 kva.)- l generator (Lister diesel, model kva-15, 115v., 60 cycle). l air hoist (Jenks 48 x 42 in., size 10 x 15 in., 700 fpm., 6,500 Ib. rope pull). l cage (Bridge Si Tank steel for 4.5 x 5 ft. compartment). l sheave wheel (bicycle-type, 4 ft., diam., grooved for J^ in. diam. rope). 6 mine cars (24 in. gauge). l rocker shovel (Eimco 12 B). The average number of employees was 14: 4 underground, and 10 on surface. A. J. Hough was manager.

Silverfields Mining Corporation Limited Silverfields Mining Corporation Limited was incorporated in September 1962 with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of Si par value, of which 1,500,005 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: Sir Michael Butler, president and director; Stephen Kay, vice-president and director; C. G. Macintosh, general manager and director; J. B. Aird and D. A. Perigoe, directors; D. S. Brown, secretary-treasurer. The head office is at Suite 914, 111 Richmond Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 679, Cobalt. The property consists of four claims in Coleman township, District of Timiskaming. This was formerly known as the Alexandra property; it is located between Glen Lake Silver Mines and Silver Summit Mines on Diabase Mountain. Operations continued throughout 1963. Former operators had sunk the vertical, two-compartment Alexandra shaft to a depth of 308 feet below the collar; in 1963 it was sunk 126 feet to a depth of 434 feet below collar. The 4th and 5th levels were established at depths of 356 and 419 feet below the collar. A total of 2,007 feet of drifts, 1,843 feet of crosscuts, and 147 feet of raises had been completed by the company in 1962 and 1963. About 86 diamond-drillholes, totalling 20,321 feet, were completed during 1963 from underground. An intensive development program on the 4th level disclosed several ore shoots, and stoping preparations were in progress. A start was also made to open up this ore on the bottom level. Underground diamond-drilling continued through out the year at the Alexandra property, and the adjoining Meteor workings were drilled, this drilling terminating in June. New construction in 1963 included a mine dry (24 x 48 ft.), a powder maga zine, deck and rock dump handling facilities were improved. Added equipment included the following: 2 rocker shovels (Eimco 12 B). 5 rock drills (Atlas Copco BB-16-C). l M.G. set (Westinghouse). l trammer (Atlas battery). 12 end-dump mine cars (Long, l-ton). 139 Annual Report for 1963

Some 3,000 tons of ore was hoisted and stockpiled. The average number of employees was 12:5 underground, and 7 on surface. K. F. O'Flaherty was mine manager.

Silvermaque Mining Limited Silvermaque Mining Limited was incorporated in July 1961, with an author ized capitalization of 4,000,000 shares of Si par value; of which 3,445,892 shares have been issued. The directors and officers wrere: A. D. Hellens, president and director; J. D. Bateman, vice-president and director; V. N. Harbinson, secretary- treasurer and director; G. B. Hellens, M. Bruce, H. Wilton-Clark, and P. H. McCloskey, directors. The head office is at 132 St. James Street West, Montreal, Quebec. The mine address is Box 47, Cobalt. Silvermaque Mining Limited, in early 1963, obtained control of the Harrison- Hibbert holdings along with the adjoining Ruby, Green Meehan, Cob-Sil, and Redrock properties, comprising about 554 acres, located in Bucke township, District of Timiskaming. These were all former silver producers located in Ruby Valley, about a mile south of North Cobalt, with access from the Silver Centre highway. Operations proceeded from 15 February to 31 December 1963.

SHAFTS, SILVERMAQUE MINING LIMITED

Number of Vertical Shaft Location Inclination Compartments Depth below Surface feet SE.M, N. M, lot 13, con. I Vertical 2 258 Ruby NE.M, S.i^, lot 13, con. I Vertical 2 161 SE.M, N.H, lot 14, con. I Vertical 2 230 RED ROCK ...... N \4 S \6 lot 14, con. I No. 1 ...... 2 110 No. 2...... 2 75 No. 3...... 2 75 GREEN MEEHAN ...... sw.M, N.^, lot 14, con. I No. 1 ...... 2 200 No. 2 ...... 2 or

Efforts during 1963 were concentrated on the Harrison-Hibbert property where a complete electrified mining plant has been kept intact for the past ten years. The Harrison-Hibbert shaft was dewatered, and development work was carried out on the 190- and 240-foot levels consisting of 849 feet of drifting, 350 feet of crosscutting, and 168 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was: 6,665 feet of drifts; 1,835 feet of crosscuts; 2,428 feet of raises. Some 41 diamond-drillholes, totalling 11,369 feet, were completed from under ground. Favourable ore intersections were obtained in the northwest corner of the property on the 190-foot level; this area was extensively developed and back stopes were established. 140 Volume 73

New added equipment included two stopers (Tampella Engineering Works), a Pomona shaft pump (500 gpm., Fairbanks Morse), and a pickup truck (3/^-ton, General Motors). A total of 2,500 tons of ore was hoisted; late in the year 300 tons was custom- treated in a local concentrator. The average number of employees was 11:6 underground, and 5 on surface. F. G. Chitty was manager.

Silver-Miller Mines Limited Silver-Miller Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1946, with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of |1 par value; in 1952 the number of shares was increased to 4,000,000; in 1953 to 5,000,000; and in 1960 to 6,000,000, of which 5,396,181 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: Murray Cooper, president and director; R. K. Hart, vice-president and director; J. M. Wainberg, secretary-treasurer and director; H. B. McLean, mine manager and director; E. F. Griffith, E. F. Furniss, and W. A. Carter, directors. The head office is at 715, 62 Richmond Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Drawer 230, Cobalt. The company owns a number of properties in Coleman and Lorrain townships and in the Gillies Limit, District of Timiskaming. Claims owned by the Kerr Lake Mining Company and located south of the Lawson mine were acquired in 1959. Production in 1963 was obtained from the company's Princess dump and the Conisil underground workings. Ore is trucked a distance of four miles to the La Rose Mill. CONISIL PROPERTY Silver-Miller Mines Limited acquired, in 1960, an option to purchase claims held by Conisil Mines. The property, comprising about 80 acres, adjoins the Lawson mine on the southwest. Underground operations continued throughout 1963. The vertical, two-compartment Conisil shaft, located in claim J.B. 27, has a depth of 625 feet below the collar. Development work in 1963 consisted of 790 feet of drifting, 231 feet of crosscutting, and 1,215 feet of raising. Total develop ment footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 3,742 feet of drifts; 1,210 feet of crosscuts; 2,671 feet of raises. Some 86 diamond-drillholes, totalling 17,274 feet from underground, were completed in 1963. A total of 2,034 tons of ore was hoisted from the Conisil property; the La Rose mill operated from 15 May to 22 August 1963, treating 1,161 tons of Conisil ore and 153 tons from the Princess dump. The mill was leased to Patricia Silver Mines Limited, and the balance of the ore was stockpiled. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 30 April 1963: Milling and Production Milled...... tons 1,435 Calculated heads per ton silver...... oz. 15.73 Mill residues per ton silver...... oz. 0.87 Recovery per ton silver...... oz. 14.86 Production (silver)...... oz. 21,334.80 The above figures represent a two-week mill run in November 1962, of ore broken on the 610-foot or bottom level of the Conisil Property. 141 Annual Report for 1963 LAWSON There was no work carried on at the Lawson Property during the year. The 40-horsepower pump was maintained to handle the water and prevent any overflow into the Conisil workings. CONISIL On the completion of drilling four holes east from the 535-foot level into the Hargreaves Claim, the decision was made to investigate the silver intersections obtained from the new bottom or 610-foot level. By August 1962, drifting had revealed four veins. Raises were driven on three of these veins, and a pocket of ore was mined from each. Further development of these ore sections was suspended in order to pursue No. 4 vein to the east, and simultaneously to drive a cross-cut south 125 feet to No. 5 vein at the Giroux Lake fault. No. 5 vein, previously picked up by diamond-drilling, was drifted on for 190 feet, and although it was a strong 2-inch vein of calcite and cobalt, the only section that made ore was 20 feet of back at the spot the drillhole passed through. While development work was in progress on the 610-foot level, the company drill was testing ground on the 535-foot level to the north of No. l south-east vein. Several intersections indicated a parallel vein structure 75 feet north of the fault. Two separate holes returned 68.3 ounces over 3.6 feet and 94.5 ounces over 0.7 feet. The following briefly outlines developments from 30 April 1963 to 15 July 1963: A small branch vein in No. 4 vein sub-drift was tested and found to make ore for 40 feet. The backs were taken down to the diabase contact, and the 222 tons recovered ran 21.6 ounces to the ton. In the original No. 5 No. l raise, 37 feet above the track of the 610-foot level, a strong 3-inch calcite vein, striking north 39 degrees east, was tested up to the diabase contact. It was then slashed and found to offset 8 feet. The offset was raised on a further 39 feet at 55 degrees into the diabase and cut 2J^ inches of high-grade silver in the 5th round. Eight slash holes in the raise under this ore opened up high-grade up to 5J^ inches in width. A 2^-inch piece from the raise ran 4,692.3 ounces to the ton, and a piece from the slash ran 5,371.2 ounces to the ton. The vein now known as No. 8 was sub-drifted on at the Keewatin diabase contact for 41 feet. Half this distance was high-grade and the remainder millrock. A raise, driven from the 610-foot level to join up with the face of the sub-drift, encountered high-grade silver in the second round off the track. Drifting on the 610-foot level has uncovered two 4-foot sections of high-grade, and the face is still in 5 inches of massive cobalt. This most recent No. 8 vein discovery has proven conclusively that the lower contact in the area now under exploration has the potential of materially enhancing future productive capacity. During the latter part of June, 161 tons of ore was hoisted containing 3,435.2 ounces of silver, and 1.49 tons of high-grade ore was bagged, containing approximately 6,070.0 ounces of silver. The average number of employees was 14: 8 underground, and 6 on surface. H. B. McLean was manager.

Silver Regent Mines Limited Silver Regent Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1962 with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 2,560,005 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: E. L. Baxter, president and director; N. B. Sheriff, vice-president and managing director; Irving Dobbs and Milton Klyman, directors; Gordon McLaughlin, secretary-treasurer. The head office is at Suite 711, 62 Richmond Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 9, Cobalt. The property, formerly known as the Fisher-Eplett, comprises four claims in Coleman township, District of Timiskaming. It lies just north of the Beaver group and is about four miles south of Cobalt. Operations continued from 2 January to 31 December 1963. The vertical, two-compartment Fisher-Eplett shaft, located in lot l, con cession IV, Coleman township, has a depth of 489 feet below surface. Development work in 1963 consisted of 575 feet of drifting, 295 feet of cross cutting, and 216 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 142 Volume 73 was as follows: 2,111 feet of drifts; 2,220 feet of crosscuts; 323 feet of raises. Some 59 diamond-drillholes, totalling 9,890 feet, were completed from underground. Diamond-drilling was carried out from all levels during the year. Lateral development was concentrated on the 3rd level, and favourable sections were explored by raising and backstoping. A connection was made on the 3rd level with the adjoining Silver Belle (Shamrock) workings, which were also diamond- drilled. The average number of employees was 7: 3 underground, and 4 on surface. L. J. Cunningham was manager.

Silver Summit Mines Limited Silver Summit Mines Limited was incorporated in June 1962 with an author ized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of SI par value, of which 3,100,005 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: G. E. Buchanan, president and director; A. J. Fortens, vice-president and director; Frank Cadesky, secretary- treasurer and director; C. L. Murray, assistant secretary and director; E. H. Clark, director. The head office is at Suite 702, 100 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 800, Cobalt. The company purchased, in mid-summer, the privately owned Mensilvo mine consisting of 25 acres in lot 5, concession IV, Coleman township, and com bined it with their adjacent 40-acre Savage property, also in Coleman township. The Savage property lies to the north of the Mensilvo property, about three miles southeast of Cobalt on the road leading to the Ragged Chute compressed air plant. Mining operations continued from 2 January to 31 December, milling from 6 August to 31 December.

SHAFTS, SILVER SUMMIT MINE Vertical Claim Inclination Number of Collar Sinking Depth Compartments Depth 1963 below Surface feet feet feet No. 1 ...... 2 on No. 2 ...... 2 Chltf*f'ir*0 290 No. 3...... 2 Ci it-fa r*p* 140 No. 4...... 2 75 230 C 1 1 1- f o r*(* No. 1 ...... 2 100 No. 2 ...... 2 140 No. 3...... 1 40 No. 4...... 1 70 No. 7...... 2 CZ|]f*fopA 9 on

The 230-foot level was established 190 feet below the collar of Savage No. 4 shaft. Development work consisted of 3,126 feet of drifting, 509 feet of crosscuts, and 1,112 feet of raising. Total development work to 31 December 1963 was: 7,306 feet of drifts; 2,422 feet of crosscuts; 2,017 feet of raises. Some 72 diamond- drillholes, totalling 10,015 feet from underground, and one drillhole from surface totalling 312 feet, were completed in 1963. 143 Annual Report for 1963

Early in the year an intensive development program from the 140-foot level of the Mensilvo No. 7 shaft disclosed several good ore sections in the southeast corner of the adjoining Savage claim. The Mensilvo 200-foot level was also advanced into this area. Ore was stockpiled at the Mensilvo. The Savage No. 4 shaft, lying 600 feet northwest from No. 7, was reha bilitated, and the mine workings were pumped out. An 85-foot headframe was erected, a 2-drum 42-inch electric hoist was installed, and the shaft was equipped with a skip-cage unit and counterbalance. A connection between the two properties was made on their respective 140- foot levels, which are 40 feet apart. Originally all ore was handled at the Savage No. 4 shaft through the connecting raise, but in mid-summer No. 4 shaft was deepened 75 feet, and a haulage at the 230-foot horizon was driven out under the Mensilvo workings. Production from both sections of the mine will be handled on this level. Mensilvo No. 7 shaft continues to be used for limited servicing. Stopes were established on the known ore zones, and an aggressive diamond- drilling and lateral development program in both mines is under way. Stockpile ore was trucked to No. 7 shaft, dumped into the ore pass system, and hoisted. The following surface installations were completed: a combined changehouse, warehouse, and office; a hoistroom; a heating plant; a machine shop and an electrical substation. A 200-ton crushing and milling plant was constructed at the Savage shaft site, comprising a jaw crusher, a 3-foot cone crusher, a ball mill, jigg, 4 tables, 8 flotation cells, dryer, filter, etc. A total of 22,078 tons of ore was hoisted; the mill commenced operation on 6 August, treating 21,027 tons at a daily average of 167 tons. The average number of employees was 59: 34 underground, and 25 on surface. M. C. Halstead was general manager; H. R. Fowlie was mine manager.

Silver Town Mines Limited Silver Town Mines Limited was incorporated in January 1963 with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of &1 par value, of which 2,300,005 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. P. Arnott, president and director; A. J. Fortens, vice-president and director; Frank Cadesky, secre tary-treasurer and director; N. W. Lamport and R. J. Murphy, directors. The head office is at Suite 702, 100 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 590, Cobalt. The property comprises about 257 acres and consists of several claims adjacent to and embodying Peterson Lake, in Coleman township, District of Timiskaming. Operations proceeded from 20 March to 31 December 1963. Early in the year three shafts on the property were dewatered, and a program of diamond-drilling the connecting underground workings was commenced. The No. l shaft is situated about 300 feet from the highway to the Ragged Chutes compressed air plant and about two-thirds of a mile north of the Silver Summit property. The other two shafts are about 1,300 and 2,300 feet north of No. 1. Some 50 diamond-drillholes, totalling 13,889 feet, were completed from under ground. 144 Volume 73

SHAFTS, SILVER TOWN MINES LIMITED

Number of Collar Total Depth Location Inclination Compartments Depth from Surface feet feet PETERSON. S.W.476 No. 1 ...... S W 476 2 200 No. 2...... S W 476 2 200 S W 476 2 155 S W 476 773 603 Winze No. 2 ...... S W 476 150 4.7? S 'W 476 2 ? no

The average number of employees was 10: 6 underground, and 4 on surface. M. C. Halstead was general manager; J. A. Hogan was in charge.

Siscoe Metals of Ontario Limited Siscoe Metals of Ontario Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Siscoe Mines Limited, incorporated in September 1950. The directors and officers were: J. B. Lynch, president and director; C. A. Robinson, vice-president and director; J. G. Ahern, E. E. Campbell, A. H. Campbell, A. S. Fraser, and J. P. Crete, directors; A. P. Garratt, assistant to the president; C. M. Masterman, secretary- treasurer; R. M. P. Fisk, assistant secretary-treasurer. The head office and mine address is O'Brien. SHAFTS, SISCOE METALS MINE

Vertical Claim No. Inclination Number of Collar Sinking Depth Compartments Depth 1963 below Surface feet feet feet No. 6 shaft R.S.C.91 Vertical 3 and 2 Surface 618 1,542 No. 2 shaft R.S.C.91 75^0 2 (inactive) Surface 438 No. 20 shaft.... R.S.C.94 760 2 (inactive) Surface —— 158 No. 1 winze. . . . 750 2 (inactive) 350 458 No. 2 winze. . . . 820 2 (inactive) 350 460 No. 3 winze. . . . 760 2 (inactive) 350 402 No. 4 winze. . . . 820 2 (inactive) 350 530 No. 5 winze. . . . Vertical 2 (inactive) 525 640 No. 7 winze. . . . 75" 2 (inactive) 730 902 No. 8 winze. . . . 680 2 (inactive) 730 788 No. 9 winze. . . . Vertical 3 (inactive) 730 898 No. 10 winze. . . 690 2 (inactive) 900 970 9 a?n 1 3fiO SHAFTS AND WINZES NOT CONNECTED TO PRESENT WORKINGS UPPER BONSAL No. l shaft. . R.S.C.95 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface 85 No. 2 shaft. . R.S.C.84 800 2 (inactive) Surface 115 No. 3 shaft. . R.S.C.84 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface 68 LOWER BONSAL No. l shaft. . R.S.C.83 760 2 (inactive) Surface 132 MlLLERETT No. l shaft. . R.S.C.95 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface 85 No. 7 shaft. . R.S.C.95 Vertical 2 (inactive) Surface 210 No. 9 shaft. . R.S.C.95 Vertical 1 (inactive) Surface 35 No. 10 shaft.. R.S.C.95 77o 2 (inactive) Surface 127 No. l winze.. 650 2 (inactive) 70 136 No. 2 winze.. 790 2 (inactive) 200 303

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The company owns and operates the Siscoe Metals property, formerly the Miller Lake O'Brien mine, comprising fourteen claims in Nicol and Haultain townships, Gowganda area, District of Timiskaming. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963. Work was carried on through No. 6 shaft, wrhich was created in 1956 by raising No. 6 wrinze to surface. The deepening of No. 6 shaft was continued, and 618 feet was completed in 1963 to a vertical depth of 1,542 feet below surface. The 1,475-foot level was established. Development work in 1963 consisted of 2,539 feet of drifting, 2,027 feet of crosscutting, and 1,001 feet of raising. Total development footage by present operators to 31 December 1963 wras as follows: 73,380 feet of drifts; 20,323 feet of crosscuts; 7,933 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 191 holes, totalling 29,053 feet, from underground. New equipment added included the following: l stoper drill (Atlas). l rock drill (AL-47, Joy). 6 mine cars (24 cu. ft., Wabi Iron Works). l pump, two stage, motor and belt drive (Canadian Ingersoll-Rand). l locomotive trammer (Mancha plus 20 cell battery, Exide). 3 transformers (3 kva. dry type, Ferranti). l hoist (53 x 36 in. PE-I, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand). l fan (Turmag 12 in.). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Operating Costs

1963 1962

Per Ton Per Ounce Per Ounce Silver Per Ton Silver ft 2.63 SO. 121 S 2.17 S0.101 2.33 0.107 2 2^ 0 104 5.85 0.269 5.33 0.249 Milling. 1.86 0.086 1.72 0.080 1.31 0.060 1.21 0.057 513.98 10.643 S12.66 S0.591

The increase in mine unit operating costs for the year results mainly from the following: 1. The 4-percent general wage increase effected in March 1963. 2. Increased smelting and marketing charges. 3. The slightly lower tonnage milled, attributable to interference from shaft-sinking operations. Mining SOURCES OF ORE FROM THE MINE TO THE MILL

1963 1962

Ore Grade Total Ore Grade Total tons oz. per ton oz. tons oz. per ton oz. 3,358 10 3 64,782 6,099 20.97 127,900 61,302 21.8 1,339,245 62,566 21.48 1,341,470 If. Aon 15,143 15,001 17,673

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Of the total ore hoisted, 39 percent of the tonnage or 42 percent of the ounces came from levels above the 900-foot level and the balance from No. 11 winze workings. Milling

1963 1962 64,660 68,665 21.58 21.22 Mill residues 0.61 0.71 Recovery 97.18 96.63 1,355,866 1,407,987 48,161 61,383 1,404,027 1,469,370

The mill operated efficiently throughout the year. A minor change in reagents used in the flotation circuit resulted in an improved over-all recovery. Including hand-picked crude ore, over-all recovery in high-grade form accounted for 85.2 percent of total production, distributed as follows:

1963 1962 percent percent 3.4 4.3 81.8 83.2 14.8 12.5 Total. 100.0 100.0

The average number of employees was 101: 67 underground, and 34 on surface. E. A. Pearson was mine manager.

Solomino Gold Mines Limited Solomino Gold Mines Limited was incorporated in March 1962 with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of Si par value of which 400,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: R. Zarysky, president and director; W. Pankiewich, vice-president and director; P. Kohut and M. Romaniuk, directors; B. Romaniuk, secretary; H. Schemionek, treasurer. The head office is at Suite 223, 12 Richmond Street East, Toronto. The mine address is Elk Lake. The property, formerly the Beacon Silver property, comprises nine claims in James township, District of Timiskaming, about seven miles south of Elk Lake. The two compartment shaft in claim MR.28869, about 370 feet deep, was pumped to the 200-foot level, and a sampling and diamond-drilling program was carried out. About 25 feet of surface trenching, averaging 12 feet in depth, was completed. Seven diamond-drillholes, totalling 469 feet, were completed from surface, and one hole 362 feet deep from underground. A storage shed (12 x 12 ft.) was constructed. Operations were terminated in September. G. G. Caron was in charge, and eight men were employed during the period of operation.

Tormont Mines Limited Tormont Mines Limited was incorporated in July 1949 with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of |1 par value of which 3,300,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: Andrew Robertson, president and 147 Annual Report for 1963 director; Wilfred Garnett, vice-president and director; G. D. Pattison, secretary- treasurer and director; R. D. Bell, L. N. Dalton, L. C. Creery, and S. J. O. McClay, directors. The head office is at Suite 405, 25 Adelaide Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Elk Lake. The property comprises 65 claims: 34 in Haultain township, which included the Wigwam property, and 31 in Farr township, which included the Little Otisse and Roy Silver properties, near Lost Lake, District of Timiskaming. Operations proceeded from 8 January to 7 September 1963.

SHAFTS, TORMONT MINES LIMITED

Claim Inclination Number of Total Depth Compartments below Surface feet MR.13255 2 180 MR.12913 Vertical T 375 Little Otisse M R. 12900 Vertical 2 105 Roy...... MR.12898 Vertical 2 250±

The following table shows the development footage completed in 1963, and the total development footage when work terminated on 7 September 1963:

Drifts Crosscuts Raises

1963 Total 1963 Total 1963 Total feet feet feet feet feet feet \ViGT\Vcini 3. di t 111 1,691 470 90 307 100-foot level 150 HAULTAIN 125-foot level 20 150-foot level..... 380 260 250-foot level ...... no re cord ^SO-fonf IPVP! no record

About 500 feet of surface trenching, averaging 2 feet in depth, and eight diamond-drillholes, totalling 643 feet from underground, were completed. The average number of employees was 4: 3 underground, and l on surface. R. A. Granger was resident engineer.

TELLURIUM—see NICKEL AND COPPER

THORIUM

Rio Tinto Dow Limited Rio Tinto Dow Limited was incorporated in January 1958, with an author ized capitalization of 200,000 shares of |10 par value, of which 35,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: L. D. Smithers, vice-president and director; J. D. Head, general-manager and director; H. G. De Young, E. B. Gillanders, A. F. Lowell, D. J. McParland, W. J. Rave, and J. L. Smart, directors; 148 Volume 73

George Baker, secretary; B. A. Howard, treasurer; G. R. Devey, assistant secretary; H. J. Attwater, assistant treasurer. The head office is at 335 Bay Street, Toronto. The plant address is Box 190, Elliot Lake. The thorium crude section and a research pilot plant were constructed in the mill at the Rio Algom Nordic mine. The plant is designed to produce a thorium concentrate from treatment of the Rio Algom Nordic mill tailings, using a solvent extraction process. The final thorium processing is still completed at the Rio Algom Quirke mine. The plant operated from l January to 31 May 1963. The average number of employees was 21. M. E. Grimes was research manager.

URANIUM OXIDE The production of uranium oxide in Ontario in 1963 decreased 0.27 percent in quantity, from 12,805,203 pounds in 1962 to 12,770,421 pounds in 1963; the value of production decreased 12.96 percent, from 1118,283,081 in 1962 to 1102,951,146 in 1963.

Denison Mines Limited Denison Copper Mines Limited was incorporated in November 1936; it was succeeded in 1946 by Denison Nickel Mines Limited; in 1949 the name was changed to North Denison Mines Limited; in March 1954 it was again changed to Consolidated Denison Mines Limited; in March 1960, on amalgamation of Consolidated Denison Mines Limited and Can-Met Explorations Limited, the name was changed to Denison Mines Limited. The authorized capitalization is 6,000,000 shares of #1 par value, of which 4,474,703 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: S. B. Roman, president and director; John Kostuik, vice-president, general manager, and director; A. W. Stollery and Hon. H. A. Willis, vice-presidents and directors; J. C. Puhky, secretary-treasurer and direc tor; F. H. Jowsey, B. E. Willoughby, J. W. Berry, Hon. G. A. Drew, G. C. Knowles, and L. R. Perini, directors; E. B. McConkey, assistant secretary- treasurer. The head office is at 4 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is P.O. Box B-2600, Elliot Lake. The Denison property comprises 124 claims in Townships 144, and 150, Blind River area, District of Algoma. SHAFTS, DENISON MINE

Number of Total Depth Shaft Claim No. Inclination Compartments from Surface feet No. 1 ...... 586071 Vertical 5 1,856 No. 2 ...... 586118 S 2,776

Development work in 1963 consisted of 8,816 feet of drifting and 173 feet of raising. Total development footage on a single plane to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 145,087 feet of drifts; 2,302 feet of raises. Some 1,584 diamond-drillholes, totalling 25,198 feet, were completed from underground. 149 Annual Report for 1963

The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Mining Mining was consolidated in three main working areas where the UaOg content of the ore was higher than the previous mine average. Most of the ore was extracted from areas northeast and southwest of No. l shaft. The remainder was mined from the area south of No. 2 shaft to the limits of the installed conveyor system. This has since been replaced by ore from the western and mid- shaft sections. The development program to provide for a major north-south transportation axis, about 3,000 feet to the east of the shafts, was continued. In the northeast area a conveyor-way to the north was extended an additional 264 feet, and a ventilation drive was started to an island in Quirke Lake, where a third opening to surface will be located. Developed reserves of readily accessible ore were maintained. A total of 1,661,397 tons of ore and 36,545 tons of waste was broken during the year. The ore hoisted at No. l shaft amounted to 1,356,601 tons with No. 2 shaft accounting for the remaining 223,388 tons. The average grade of the ore mined was 3.34 pounds of UaOs per ton, which is a record for the operation to date. In order to maximize revenue and cope with the existing situation it was necessary to increase the cut-off grade, resulting in some areas being temporarily by-passed. Total heading advance was 44,882 lineal feet. The waste handled was used either to build up haulageways or was disposed of as backfill in worked-out rooms. Automatic neutralization of the mine water before pumping to surface has been converted from lime to ammonia for better control and to effect savings in labour. The budgetary controls and performance standards, which have been instituted, are continuing to show their effect on our cost reduction program. The unit operating and maintenance cost on conveyor hauling was reduced by an additional 16 percent, and rockdrill maintenance showed a decline of 8 percent. Several other modest improvements have been noted in other functions performed. SUMMARY OF PRODUCTION 1960 1961 1962 1963 2,021,643 2,043,946 1,808,011 1,661,397 Milled...... ("2,013,846 (1)2,033,483 ("1,828,993 1,586,600 5,787 5,827 5,680 4,444 Recovery 93.04 93.18 93.11 94.72 ...... Ib. 4,911,761 5,379,168 4,844,259 5,078,760 ...... Ib. 2.70 2.85 2.88 3.34

("Plant shut down for annual holiday. Milling The tonnage treated was reduced to 1,586,600 dry tons, but the ion-exchange and precipita tion areas were kept at plant capacity because of higher UaOg content in the ore. The tons milled per day was scheduled lower and averaged 4,444 tons per working day. Recovery was increased to 94.72 percent as compared to the previous year's average of 93.11 percent. The improved extraction performance is credited to the better use of the automated acid, steam, and chlorate controls as well as to the additional recycling of solution and pulp which became feasible with the lower input tonnage. Leach data are recorded on mechanically punched cards and are statistically analyzed in the tabulating department. The information compiled has led to improved grade of the final product to the highest economical percentage believed possible with the present circuit. Research work has been initiated and laboratory equipment purchased to carry out further tests to establish a flow sheet for the production of a reactor grade product. The flow in the grinding plant has been made more flexible in that either, or both, rod mills can be used with any, or all, of the four pebble mills, resulting in a saving of 4 cents per ton in the consumption of grinding rods and a more efficient use of off-peak power. Safety The emphasis on safe production was pursued through courses given to supervisors and by the introduction of the "Safety System" throughout the various phases of the operation. Changes were enacted in the Workmen's Compensation Act that make a comparison of statistics with previous years difficult. The injury frequency of 20.1 per million man hours worked for the year was again the best in the area. The average number of employees was 940: 550 underground, and 390 on surface. M. J. de Bastiani was mine manager. 150 Volume 73

Macassa Gold Mines Limited (Bicroft Division) Bicroft Uranium Mines Limited was incorporated in April 1955, as an amalgamation of Centre Lake Uranium Mines Limited and Croft Uranium Mines Limited. On l November 1961, Bicroft Uranium Mines Limited and Macassa Mines Limited were amalgamated under the name of Macassa Gold Mines Limited. Details of the amalgamation, and the officers and directors are given in the gold section of this report, under Macassa Gold Mines Limited. The mine address of the Bicroft Division is R.R. No. 3, Bancroft. The Croft properties are in Cardiff township, Haliburton county, and Faraday and Herschel townships, Hastings county. The Centre Lake property is in Cardiff township. Mining operations at the Centre Lake property continued from l January to 20 May; milling, from l January to 31 May 1963.

SHAFTS, CENTRE LAKE MINE

Number of Vertical Depth Location Inclination Compartments from Surface feet No. 1 shaft, claim E.O.5936; N.J^, lot 27, i. XI, Cardiff twp. 3 234 No. 7. shaft. SM. lot 28. con. XI. Cardiff two. Vertical 5 1.843

Development work completed in 1963, and the accumulated totals at the time mining operations ceased on 31 May are given in the following table:

Drifts Crosscuts Raises Level 1963 Total 1963 Total 1963 Total feet feet feet feet feet feet Adit...... 1,784.0 383.0 1st 9,261.8 5,583.2 2,323.3 2nd...... 7,041.0 5,533.5 6,114.5 3rd...... 6,859.5 6,153.5 7,468.5 4th ...... 6,204.0 5,541.0 5,210.5 5th ...... 63.5 6,432.0 5,624.0 7,926.0 6th ...... 87.0 6,437.5 4,291.5 18.0 8,639.0 7th ...... 6,435.0 5,150.0 7,957.5 8th ...... 5,240.0 5,025.0 7,402.0 9th ...... 558.0 6,064.0 150.5 4,675.0 145.5 6,528.0 10th 269.0 5,446.5 82.0 3,870.5 301.0 7,384.5 lith...... 309.5 4,915.5 4,127.0 1,529.0 9,198.0 12th...... 666.0 3,573.5 204.0 3,465.0 1,796.5 6,265.5 13th 928.0 3,698.0 281.0 3,486.0 792.5 5,228.0 Total...... 2.881.0 79.392.3 717.5 63.108.2 4.582.5 87.645.3

A total of 133,137 tons of ore was hoisted; 117,852 tons was milled; the mill averaged 1.016 tons per working day from l January to 31 May 1963. The average number of employees was 183: 92 underground, and 91 on surface. J. D. Bryce, president, was in charge. 151 Annual Report for 1963

Metal Mines Limited (Bancroft Division) Faraday Uranium Mines Limited was incorporated in June 1949; in Decem ber 1963 it became the Bancroft Division of Metal Mines Limited. Further information on Metal Mines Limited will be found in the nickel-copper section of this report under Metal Mines Limited, Gordon Lake Division. The Bancroft Division property comprises eight claims in Faraday township, Hastings county. The mine address is Bancroft. Mining and milling operations continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, BANCROFT DIVISION MINE

Inclination Number of Total Depth below Shaft Location Compartments Adit Level

, feet No. 1 ...... Lot 16, con. XI, 3 to 750 feet Faraday twp. Vertical j 4 below 750 feet } 1,455 No. 2 ...... Lot 17, con. XI, Faraday twp. Vertical 3 196

Development work in 1963 consisted of 3,471 feet of drifting, 3,407 feet of crosscutting, and 3,087 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 52,705 feet of drifts; 35,271 feet of crosscuts; 41,292 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling in 1963 consisted of 127 holes, totalling 17,478 feet, from underground. New equipment added underground included two mine locomotive batteries (Gould 20 SH-15), and a pump (Mather Si Platt type 1A, 5 stage). The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production Production was maintained at the contracted shipping rate of 65,000 pounds of uranium oxide per month. A total of 780,382 pounds of UaOs was produced. Mining The bulk of the ore mined originated on the lower levels of the mine. A total of 152,216 tons was broken in stopes, distributed 10 percent in panel stoping, 37 percent in shrinkage, and 53 percent in cut-and-fill stoping. Broken reserves at the year's end totalled 24,368 tons, a reduction of 46,204 tons from the figure at the end of 1962. Milling The mill treated 355,039 tons for an average of 1,241 tons per milling day. Comparative statistics are as follows:

1963 1962 1961 1960 Milled...... 355,039 306,339 339,659 468,939 Heads, U3O8 0.116 0.134 0.122 0.100 Tails, U3O8 0.006 0.007 0.006 0.005 94.50 94.66 95.06 QS 1 1 74.80 73.85 74.50 76.14

Development Little development was carried out during the first half of the year, but a normal schedule was resumed in July. To date, ore indicated on the 1,050-foot level, the lowest on which work has been carried out, compares favourably with that developed on upper levels. 152 Volume 73

Ore Reserves The development carried out during the latter part of the year was mostly crosscutting and other work outside the ore zones, and hence did not add materially to ore reserves. Additions to reserves reached important proportions only after the end of the year. The ore reserve estimate as of the end of 1963, therefore, shows a reduction from the previous year by approximately the number of tons mined. The following table sets forth the relevant figures:

1963 1962 Grade U308 Grade U3O8

tons percent pounds tons percent pounds Proven Ore 24,368 0.100 48,537 70,572 0.099 140,365 Solid...... 149,700 0.124 375,251 294,795 0.141 830,989 174,068 0.121 423,788 365,367 0.133 971,355 42,200 0.159 134,454 228,750 0.105 479,540 Total proven and probable ore. . . 216,268 0.128 558,242 594,117 0.122 1,450,895

Costs The following tabulation provides comparative cost data:

1963 1962 1961 1960 Development 11.47 S0.33 11.39 S1.40 3.58 4.05 4.31 4.35 3.34 3.77 3.47 2.96 Total 18.39 18.15 59.17 18.71

The average number of employees was 260: 150 underground, and 110 on surface. D. R. Wilson was mine manager.

Rio Algom Mines Limited Algom Uranium Mines Limited was incorporated in July 1953; Milliken Lake Uranium Mines Limited was incorporated in October 1952; Northspan Uranium Mines Limited was incorporated in June 1956; Pronto Uranium Mines Limited was incorporated in June 1953. The four companies were controlled by Rio Tinto Mining Company of Canada Limited. In June 1960, they were amal gamated under the name of Rio Algom Mines Limited with an authorized capitalization of 12,000,000 shares of no par value of which 10,612,132 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: Hon. R. H. Winters, chairman and director; H. G. DeYoung, president and director; E. B. Gillanders, executive vice-president (mining) and director; W. B. Malone, executive vice-president (finance) and director; W. H. Bouck, Henry Borden, F. G. Gardiner, Sam Harris, Leo Model, F. A. Petite, J. N. V. Duncan, B. R. MacKenzie, W. A. Arbuckle, L. A. Lapointe, J. B. Ridley, W. A. Thomas, J. G. Edison, Hon. S. A. Hayden, Sir Mark Turner, J. H. Smith, and R. W. Wright, directors; A. C. Rae, executive vice-president (steel division); George Baker, secretary; H. S. Wilson, controller and treasurer; G. R. Devey, assistant secretary. The head office is at 335 Bay Street, Toronto 1. The address of the mines in the Elliot Lake area is Elliot Lake. Details of the Rio Algom Mines Limited, Pronto Division, Pater mine appear in the Nickel-Copper section of this report. 153 Annual Report for 1963

ALGOM DIVISION The property comprises some 283 claims in the Blind River area, District of Algoma. Two mines, the Nordic and the Quirke, were being operated. Milling operations were suspended at the Quirke mine on 26 January 1961, and the mine is maintained on a care and maintenance basis. Nordic Mine Mining and milling operations continued throughout 1963 at the Nordic mine which consists of 140 claims in Townships 143, 149, and 155. The vertical, six-compartment, Nordic No. l shaft, located on claim S.66619, in Township 149, has a total depth of 1,780 feet below the collar. Development work in 1963 consisted of 12,031 feet of drifting, 1,780 feet of crosscutting, and 22,840 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 86,137 feet of drifts; 21,174 feet of crosscuts; 154,401 feet of raises. Some three diamond-drillholes, totalling 397 feet, were completed from underground. New equipment added was as follows: l lathe (McDougall model E-3, 18 in.). 20 mine cars (140 cu. ft. Granby). l exhaust fan (Sheldon 84 in.) and electrical equipment (west exhaust raise). A total of 1,147,370 tons of ore was hoisted; 1,141,500 tons was milled; the mill averaged 3,309 tons per working day.

MILLIKEN DIVISION The property consists of twenty-four claims immediately east of Elliot Lake in Township 149, District of Algoma. Mining and milling operations continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, MILLIKEN LAKE MINE

Number of Total Depth Shaft Location Inclination Compartments from Surface feet No 1 (service) S.80247 2 3,071 No S.80247 3 3,400

The 276 south service raise is inclined and has a total length of 1,852 feet. Development work in 1963 consisted of 3,493 feet of drifting, and 17,639 feet of raising. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 47,872 feet of drifts; 8,776 feet of crosscuts; 152,687 feet of raises. Diamond- drilling in 1963 consisted of some 1,622 holes, totalling 16,438 feet, from under ground. A total of 862,884 tons of ore was hoisted; 864,229 tons was milled at an average of 2,460 tons per working day.

NORTHSPAN-PANEL DIVISION The properties include the Lacnor mine (formerly called the Lake Nordic), the Buckles property in Township 149, the Panel mine in Township 144, and the Spanish American mine in Township 150, all in the Blind River area, District of Algoma. 154 Volume 73

The Buckles property closed in October 1958, when all available ore had been removed, the Spanish American mine discontinued operations in February 1959, the Lacnor mine in June 1960, and the Panel mine in June 1961. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963: Production of Uranium Concentrates Production from the Milliken and Nordic mines amounted to approximately 4,789,000 pounds, compared with 4,993,000 pounds in 1962.

Milling Further technical changes were made at each of the mills during the year to improve effi ciencies and costs. At Milliken, 1963 was a record year in both recovery of uranium and cost of reagents. At 94.4 percent, the recovery reached an all-time high, and cost of reagents was reduced by SO. 15 per ton. Continued experiments at ion exchange showed that further improvements over the 1962 performance could be made. Consumption of nitric acid and ammonia was reduced. The reduction in manpower continued during the year, and at each mill it amounted to about 5 percent.

Production Summary 1963 1962 1961 Milled...... 2,005,729 2,071,790 2,850,921 . . . . . Ib. 2.51 2.56 2.55 Average recovery based on average calculated heads. . percent 95.01 94.3 94.1

Sources of Ore

1963 1962 1961 tons tons tons Broken Ore: 409,873 314,801 318,010 1,724,509 1,692,669 2,549,985 Total. 2,134,382 2,007,470 2,867,995 2,010,254 2,069,560 2,837,191

Ore Reserves

Milliken Nordic

Ore U308 Ore U3O8 Per Ton Per Ton tons pounds tons pounds Proven ore 302,000 2.25 745,190 2.77 Probable ore as disclosed by underground 602,000 2.08 1,604,495 2.45 Probable ore as disclosed by diamond-drilling(2) . 8,120,000 2.36 6,523,793 2.44

d'Includes dilution based on experience; excludes permanent pillars. t2)Tonnages and grades undiluted.

The average number of employees was: at Nordic mine, 591: 328 under ground, and 263 on surface; at Milliken mine, 457: 243 underground, and 214 on surface. W. P. Arnold was general manager; G. M. Godfrey was mine manager at Nordic; E. W. Cheeseman was mine manager at Milliken. 155 Annual Report for 1963

Stanrock Uranium Mines Limited Stanrock Uranium Mines Limited was incorporated in March 1956, with an authorized capitalization of 5,000,000 shares of |1 par value; in 1958 the number of shares was increased to 6,000,000 of which 4,963,286 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: G. W. Rowe, Jr., president and director; D. S. Robertson, vice-president and director; J. F. A. Nisco, V. V. Jacomini, J. R. Dunning, H. H. Merritt, J. C. Ward Jr., James Bruce, and L. T. Norville, directors; Harmon Duncombe, secretary; D. C. Marshall, treasurer. The head office is at 80 Richmond Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 1700, Elliot Lake. The property comprises 22 claims, about 595 acres in Townships 144 and 150, Blind River area, District of Algoma. Mining and milling operations continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, STANROCK MINE

Number of Total Claim No. Inclination Compartments Depth feet No. 1 shaft... S.82324 Vertical 3 3,379 No. 2 shaft... S.82323 Vertical 2 2,953 S.82323 Vertical 3 220

Development work during the year consisted of 13,117 feet of drifting, 434 feet of crosscutting, 880 feet of conveyorways, 125 feet of raising. Total develop ment footage to 31 December 1963, was as follows: 110,272 feet of drifts; 2,852 feet of crosscuts; 6,020 feet of conveyorways; 4,025 feet of raises. Some 540 diamond-drillholes, totalling 8,008 feet, were completed in 1963 from underground. New equipment installed in 1963 included the following: SHAFT No. 1: 2 hoist tail ropes (1^ in. diam., 3,375 ft. long, 18 x 19 seal non-rotating, Anglo-Canadian). 4 friction hoist ropes (1^ x 12^ in. diam., 3,435 ft. long, lock coil type, Anglo-Canadian). MILL: l ammonia precipitation tank (8 x 46 ft., 40 ton capacity, Toronto Iron Works). l compressor (model 291, 5 hp. 2 cycle motor, Corken Compressor). l truck (Chevrolet J^-ton pickup, 6 cylinder, General Motors Ltd.). UNDERGROUND: 20 stoper drills (JR-38, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand). l pump (1A 3 stage, 6 in., 60 hp., 520 gpm. at 250 ft. head, Mather Se Platt). 4 pumps (1^4 RVH, 1^4 in., 10 hp., 160 gpm., 160 ft. head, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand). 2 pumps (1^ RVH, 1^ in., 7^ hp., 100 gpm., 160 ft. head, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand). l pump (1J^ K Se L, \y^ in., 5 hp., 100 gpm., 100 ft. head, Kelly A Lewis). l pump (\}4 KRVL, 1^4 in., 3 hp., 100 gpm., 80 ft. head, Canadian Ingersoll-Rand). A total of 1,035,568 tons of ore was hoisted, 1,033,515 tons was milled at an average of 2,928 tons per working day. The following is taken from the company annual report for the year ending 31 December 1963. The mine is situated 15 miles by road from the town of Elliot Lake. Access to the mine is by means of two shafts about 800 feet apart on the shore of Quirke Lake. The ore hoisting shaft is 3,380 feet deep, and the service shaft is 2,950 feet deep. The ore zones are formed by a thin series of closely overlapping conglomerate beds, dipping an average of about 17 degrees to the south. Ore is extracted by opening panel slopes, approximately 7 feet high by 35 feet wide, up dip from haulageways driven in the ore zone. The ore is scraped by means of slusher hoists into trucks. The trucks transfer the ore to conveyors, which deliver it to the hoisting shaft. 156 Volume 73

Concentration is by an acid leach ion-exchange process. Plant capacity for efficient operation is 3,000 tons per day. Milling commenced l March 1958. An initial contract with Eldorado Mining and Refining Limited (Contract No. 1) covered 9,198,000 pounds of uranium oxide (UaOg). Deliveries under this contract were completed in June 1963. In August 1962, a contract (Contract No. 2) for an additional 2,886,105 pounds of uranium oxide was obtained; this contract and the remainder of Contract No. l to be delivered at the rate of 150,000 pounds of uranium oxide per month. Summary of Operations

Ore milled 1,033,515 UsOs content. 1.889 ...... Ib. 1,845,662 ...... Ib. 112,423 Shipment of UaOg: No. 1 Contract ...... Ib. 713,516 No. 2 Contract ...... Ib. 1,077,555 ...... Ib. 1,791,071

Ore Reserves Ore reserves, including developed and indicated ore reserves, but excluding possible ore reserves, are more than sufficient to fulfill Eldorado Contract No. 2, with a considerable margin of safety. In addition, the company's properties include relatively unexplored areas of significant extent, which according to geological projections contain possible ore. Significant quantities of uranium oxide were recovered from mine drainage waters in 1961 and 1962. In 1963 the recoveries were greatly increased by a program of washing down stope walls and residues. Estimated recovery from mine waters in 1963 was 105,622 pounds of uranium oxide. This program will continue in 1964. At the end of 1963, there remained to be shipped 1,808,550 pounds of UaOg under the No. 2 Contract. Of this amount, 53,816 pounds were in containers ready for shipment, and an estimated 112,423 pounds were in the mill circuit. Facilities Early in the year, the reinstallation of No. 3 conveyor, now designated No. 4 conveyor, was completed to transfer ore from areas immediately east of No. l shaft to the shaft storage bin. At the year's end the reinstallation of No. 2 conveyor, now designated No. 5 conveyor, was about 75 percent complete (in service 24 January 1964). This conveyor will transport ore from the concentrated mining area north of No. 2 shaft to a transfer point at the feed end of No. l conveyor. In order to meet the product specifications of the No. 2 Contract, it was necessary to convert the concentrator precipitation circuit from the use of magnesium oxide to the use of ammonia as neutralization agent. The necessary ammonia storage tank and related equipment were installed in April and May of 1963. The average number of employees was 599: 397 underground, and 202 on surface. F. R. Jones was mine manager.

ZINC—see—LEAD AND ZINC

Non-Metallics and Fuels ARSENIC In 1963, 187,450 pounds of arsenic trioxide, valued at S7,498, was recovered from concentrates shipped from the Cobalt-Gowganda area; in 1962, 160,750 pounds, valued at S6,832, was recovered. 157 Annual Report for 1963

ASBESTOS The production of asbestos in Ontario decreased 5.16 percent in quantity, from 35,551 tons in 1962 to 33,715 tons in 1963; the value of production decreased 5.52 percent, from #5,686,720 in 1962 to 15,372,645 in 1963. The general statistics for asbestos, gypsum, nepheline syenite, peat moss, and talc are combined and published here. These industries paid S603,915 to 98 salaried employees, and #2,337,681 to 427 wage-earners; fuel and electricity cost 5,451, and process supplies #872,233.

Canadian Johns-Manville Company Limited Canadian Johns-Manville Company Limited was incorporated in September 1918. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johns-Manville Corporation. The authorized capitalization is 25,000 shares of |100 par value, of which 15,705 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: K. V. Lindell, chairman and director; A. G. Sinclair, president and director; L. M. Adamson, F. A. H. Gallop, N. W. Hendry, and J. O. Eby, vice-presidents and directors; W. H. Soutar, secretary; H. W. Clarkson, treasurer. The head office is at 310 Victoria Avenue, City of Westmount, Quebec. The mine address is Matheson. The company's holdings include twenty-six claims known as the Munro mine in Munro township, and the Barton Creek mine in Beatty township, Porcupine area, District of Cochrane. Mining and milling at the Munro mine continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, MUNRO MINE

Inclination Number of Sinking Collar Depth Below Shaft Claim No. Compartments in 1963 Depth Surface feet feet feet

J. . J. J. *Jii 4 OU1 IcL^C 1 jL\3t No. 2 or No. 1 L.4510 Vertical 3 308 Surface 936 No. 3...... L. 16365 2 637 949

The 737-, 835-, and 941-foot main haulage levels were established at vertical depths of 712, 810, and 920 feet below the collar of No. l service shaft. Development work in 1963 consisted of: 600 feet of drifting; 2,063 feet of crosscutting; 309 feet of raising. The total development to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 1,957,252 tons of overburden stripped; 32,128 feet of drifts; 21,529 feet of crosscuts; 6,425 feet of raises. Diamond-drilling consisted of 13 holes, totalling 3,643 feet, from underground. Blast-hole stoping to slusher drifts continued to be the mining method employed, but mucking machine draw points have to a great extent replaced the slusher drifts. The 941-foot main haulage level was connected to shafts Nos. l and 2; a crusher chamber and sumps were established. The drive westerly from the 635-foot level toward the Barton Creek and Beatty areas was stopped in mid year. Three grades of asbestos fibre were produced during the year; this included the new 7-H grade used in asphalt mixes. 158 Volume 73

The following equipment was added: 1 unit heater (Peerless, gas-fired). 2 tailings conveyor extensions. l dump truck (3 ton). l station wagon (Pontiac). l sewing machine for sly dust bags. l screen (Tyler double-deck). 1 sifter (Great Western Manufacturing). 2 fans (Joy axial-flow). l shaking table, with collector, airlock, and fan (Canadian Blower 8c Forge). There was 1,081,708 tons of ore hoisted from underground; the mill treated 785,522 tons, operating at an average daily rate of 2,410 tons. The average number of employees was 299: 90 underground, and 209 on surface. R. W. Winson was mine manager.

Hedrnan Mines Limited Hedman Mines Limited was incorporated in August 1956 with an authorized capitalization of 3,000,000 shares of Si par value, of which 1,368,085 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: J. J. Mangan, president and managing director; J. C. Lavigne, vice-president and director; S. E. McCrory, secretary- treasurer and director; H. K. Passmore, director. The head office address is Box 467, Timmins. The mine address is P.O. Box 336, Matheson. The property comprises 29 claims, about 1,164 acres, located in Warden and Munro townships, District of Cochrane, about 25 miles north-east of Matheson. The open pit is located near the centre of the Warden township property; the pilot plant is on the railway siding at Matheson. Operations continued throughout 1963, and consisted of further stripping of the asbestos orebody, with the first bench in the open pit being established. The 40-ton pilot plant was operated intermittently, and some 853 tons of ore was treated. Sampling of the orebody, product evaluation, and market research were also carried out. New equipment added consisted of: l screw conveyor, 4-inch, l screw conveyor, 6-inch, l electric motor (15-hp.). l machine, Tyler Ro-Tap. E. W. Gagan was consulting engineer in charge of operations at the property, and 13 men were employed.

FLUORSPAR There was no recorded production of fluorspar in Ontario in 1963.

GARNET There was no recorded production of garnet in Ontario in 1963. 159 Annual Report for 1963

Stonefields Industrial Minerals Limited Industrial Garnet Company Limited was incorporated in March 1958; in September 1963 the name was changed to Stonefields Industrial Minerals Limited with an authorized capitalization of 200,000 common shares of no par value and 200,000 preferred shares of &1 par value; all shares have been issued. The officers and directors were: H. F. Wiemer, president, director, and general manager; Mrs. I. J. I. Wiemer, vice-president and director; R. W. Wiemer, secretary- treasurer and superintendent. The head office is at 1774 Harriet St., North Bay. The mine address is River Valley. The company's property consists of eighteen claims located in Dana, Crerar, Mcwilliams, and Gibbons townships, District of Nipissing. Operations were continued in 1963. A temporary crushing plant has been built at the village of River Valley to supplement the plant in Gibbons township. Quartz, feldspar, granite, garnet, quartzite, gabbro, etc., are quarried in a number of places between Sault Ste. Marie and River Valley to produce such materials as chips for facing precast concrete panels, stucco dash, and roofing granules. Construction in 1963 included open storage sheds (20,000 sq. ft., wood frame, plywood roof). Equipment added included an Allis-Chalmers front-end loader (H-3); an International truck (1900); a Hough payloader, an International i/^-ton pickup; 3 belt conveyors; two double-deck screens (6 ft. x 28 in.). The mill was operated intermittently in 1963, treating 5,000 of 5,500 tons of material mined in the open pit, and averaged 50 tons per working day. The average number of employees was 22: 14 in the quarries, and 8 on surface.

GYPSUM The production of gypsum in Ontario in 1963 increased 0.93 percent in quantity from 435,140 tons in 1962 to 439,206 tons in 1963; the value of production increased 21.58 percent, from Sl,007,818 in 1962 to 11,225,301 in 1963.

Canadian Gypsum Company Limited Canadian Gypsum Company Limited was incorporated in September 1907. The authorized capitalization is 3,000 shares of S100 par value, of which 2,710 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: Edward Rembert, president and director; G. A. Long, vice-president and director; D. C. McConkey, secretary, treasurer, and director; Beverley Matthews and F. L. Stellner, direc tors; W. G. Parsons, T. R. McCleary and R. L. Jackson, vice-presidents. The head office is at 790 Bay Street, Toronto 2. The mine address is Hagersville. The company operates a gypsum mine and plant in lots 14 and 15, concession IV, Oneida township, Haldimand county. The company owns or holds the mining rights on about 2,623 acres. The mine is operated through the three-compartment, No. l vertical shaft, 102 feet deep, in lot 15. There is a vertical two-compartment ventilation and escapement shaft, 90 feet deep, known as No. 2, in lot 15. In 1959, No. 3 vertical, two-compartment, ventilation and escapement shaft was completed to a depth of 86 feet below the collar, in lot 14. The room-and-pillar method of mining is used. The mine and mill operated throughout 1963. 160 Volume 73

A battery locomotive (Atlas type-D, 10 ton, Atlas Car & Manufacturing, Cleveland, U.S.A.) was added to underground equipment. A total of 299,856 tons of ore was hoisted; 279,266 tons was milled, the mill averaging 913 tons daily. The average number of employees, excluding the mill was 71: 58 under ground, and 13 on surface. C. F. Gloeckner was works manager; C. F. McGrath was mine superintendent.

Domtar Construction Materials Limited (Gypsum Products) Gypsum, Lime and Alabastine, Canada, Limited was incorporated in July 1927, and in May 1956, the capitalization was increased. The company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Tar and Chemical Company Limited in February 1959, and in March 1961 the name was changed to Domtar Construction Materials Limited (Gypsum Products). The head office is at 2100 Sun Life Building, Montreal 2, Quebec. The executive office is at 50 Maitland Street, Toronto. The mine address is Caledonia. The company has two gypsum properties comprising 3,520 acres, of which 675 has been proven mineable, and a mill, in Seneca township, Haldimand county. The old mine, in lot 10, range l west, has been abandoned. Operations at the new mine in lot 8, range 2 west, continued throughout 1963. The room-and- pillar method of mining is used, which consists of rooms or pockets, leads, and crosscuts, all approximately 21 feet in width by 8.5 feet in height. A ton of gypsum ore in place is equivalent to about 13.7 cubic feet. Each foot of advance produces an average of 13.3 tons of gypsum. The total advance in 1963 was 13,443 feet; approximately 10 acres were mined out. The mine transformer capacity was increased from 450 to 1,000 kva. with the introduction of a transformer installation underground. The underground primary crusher and shuttle car dumping station was moved 1,000 feet farther horizontally from the shaft bottom, and 2,000 feet of belt was added to the rock-conveying system. During the year a total of 166,935 tons of ore was hoisted; 124,544 tons was milled. The mill averaged 554 tons daily. The average number of employees, excluding the mill, was 29: 27 under ground, and 2 on surface. C. L. Dryden was general manager; G. R. Hunt was mine superintendent.

MICA The production of mica decreased in quantity from 501,272 pounds valued at S9,248 in 1962 to 342,185 pounds valued at |5,114 in 1963. There are no general statistic figures available because the production was attained by individual operators.

MINERAL WATER There was no reported production of mineral water in 1963. 161 Annual Report for 1963

NATURAL GAS AND PETROLEUM Production of natural gas increased 1.74 percent in quantity, from 15,648,294 thousand cubic feet in 1962 to 15,920,055 in 1963; the value of production in creased 4.26 percent, from #5,802,387 in 1962 to #6,049,621 in 1963. Production of petroleum increased 6.24 percent in quantity, from 1,134,534 barrels in 1962 to 1,205,376 in 1963; the value of production decreased 5.51 percent, from 13,661,174 in 1962 to #3,459,429 in 1963. Full details on these industries are found in the 1963 report of the Department of Energy Resources.

NEPHELINE SYENITE Production decreased 0.16 percent in quantity, from 254,418 tons in 1962 to 254,000 tons in 1963; the value of production increased 3.60 percent, from #2,605,421 in 1962 to 12,699,202 in 1963. General statistics for the industry are given under ASBESTOS.

Indusmin Limited (Nepheline Syenite Operation) American Nepheline Limited was incorporated in January 1945; in 1961 the name was changed to Industrial Minerals of Canada Limited; in 1962 to Indusmin Limited. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Industrial Minerals of Canada Limited. The authorized capitalization is 1,000,000 shares of no par value, of which 410,000 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: H. J. Fraser, president and director; J. J. Mather, executive vice-president and direc tor; F. D. Hart, R. C. Mott, and W. H. Woods, directors; J. T. McWhirter, treasurer; D. D. Anderson, secretary. The head office is 7 King Street East, Toronto. The mine address is Nephton, via Lakefield. The property, consisting of about 2,424 acres, is located in concession IX, Methuen township, County of Peterborough. Operations continued throughout 1963 in the open pit on the Cabin Ridge section of the property. Some 888 feet of rock trenching averaging two feet in depth was completed. A total of 15 diamond-drillholes, totalling 3,062 feet, was completed from surface. New construction consisted of a pumphouse (16 x 20 ft., Armco metal), and a dust collector (Wheelabrator dustube No. 80, model 171 series 5, cloth area 55,360 sq. ft., 147,000 cfm.) installed in primary mill (Wheel abrator Corp. of Canada Ltd.). A total of 199,918 tons of ore was crushed, of which 199,826 tons was milled. The mill averaged 721 tons per working day. The average number of employees was 74: 60 in the plant, and 14 in the pit. E. B. Wright was resident manager.

International Minerals and Chemical Corporation (Canada) Limited Canadian Flint and Spar Company Limited was incorporated in March 1930. In December 1955, the name was changed to International Minerals and Chemical 162 Volume 73

Corporation (Canada) Limited. The company is wholly owned by International Minerals and Chemical Corporation, Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois, U.S.A. The company officers were: T. M. Ware, president and director; B. R. Carlson, treasurer and controller; C. M. Edwards, secretary. The head office is at 4 King Street West, Toronto 1. The mine address is Box 309, Havelock. The company owns about 511 acres, in Methuen township, County of Peterborough. The present operation is in lots 19, 20, and 21, concession VI, at the northeast end of Blue Mountain. The property is known as the Blue Mountain nepheline syenite mine. Mining and milling continued throughout 1963. New equipment included the following: l ball mill (Patterson 8 x 12 ft.), l air separator (Gayco 14 ft.), l shovel (Bucyrus Erie, l yd.)- The open-pit operation produced 139,101 tons. The mill treated 101,953 tons, averaging 403 tons per working day. The average number of employees was 43: 37 in the plant, and 6 in the pit. L. F. McDonnell was manager.

PEAT MOSS The production of peat moss increased 23.62 percent in quantity, from 24,801 tons in 1962 to 30,659 in 1963; the value of production increased 12.06 percent, from S455.826 in 1962 to #610,784 in 1963. Atkins and Durbrow (Erie) Limited operated in Welland county gathering material, from 16 April to 15 December; the plant operated from 2 January to 23 December. Amaranth Peat Products operated at Shelburne in Dufferin county from June to September. General statistics for the industry are given under Asbestos.

PETROLEUM—see NATURAL GAS AND PETROLEUM

QUARTZ The production of quartz and quartzite decreased in quantity and value, from 1,352,612 tons valued at 11,077,784 in 1962, to 952,166 tons valued at #644,287 in 1963. The major portion is produced by the mines in the Sudbury area, from their own pits and quarries. Quartz and quartzite are used as flux for ore proces sing. SALT Production of salt increased 1.01 percent, from 3,155,589 tons in 1962 to 3,187,491 tons in 1963; the value decreased 3.87 percent from #15,387,911 in 1962 to 114,793,161 in 1963. Brining operations were continued; in Essex county at Brunner Mond Canada Limited, Canadian Brine Limited, and Canadian Salt Company Limited in the Windsor-Amherstburg area; in Lambton county by Dow Chemical of Canada Limited and Domtar Chemicals Limited, Sif to Salt Division 163 Annual Report for 1963

in the Sarnia area; in Huron county by Domtar Chemicals Limited, Sifto Salt Division in the Goderich area. Underground mining of salt continued at the Canadian Rock Salt Company Limited at Ojibway near Windsor, and at Domtar Chemicals Limited, Sifto Salt Division, Goderich mine at Goderich. The industry paid #400,391 to 92 salaried employees, and 12,346,260 to 458 wage-earners. Fuel and electricity cost #700,891, and process supplies cost #869,056.

The Canadian Rock Salt Company Limited The Canadian Rock Salt Company Limited was incorporated in September 1952, with an authorized capitalization of 50,000 shares of no par value, of which 5,162 shares have been issued. The directors and officers were: Daniel Peterkin Jr., president and director; W. D. Mahaffy, executive vice-president, general manager, and director; H. A. Clarke, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and director; J. D. Mair, vice-president and director; L. M. McBride, assistant secretary and director; F. B. Common Jr., N. C. Hobson, F. H. Sobey, E. G. Smith, H. R. Stratford, and R. C. Vail, directors. The head office is at 30 Prospect Avenue, Windsor. The mine address is Ojibway. The company's property is in concession l, Sandwich West township, Essex county, on the shore of the Detroit River. Operations continued throughout 1963.

SHAFTS, CANADIAN ROCK SALT MINE

Number of Total Shaft Inclination Compartments Depth feet No. 1 ...... - ...... - - . . Vertical 4 1,082 No. 2...... Vertical 3 1,025

Production remained at a fairly high level throughout the year. An additional 2,400 feet of conveyor and a second crusher station were installed underground. The conveyor cuts down truck haulage distances substantially. The second crusher station gives an alternate dumping arrangement in case of breakdown at either station. The run-of-mine salt from the faces is transported to a crushing location, 5,000 feet from the shaft bottom. The mining pattern of room-and-pillar advance, with faces to a height of 20 feet, continues. The rooms are 50 feet wide, and truck-ways are 30 feet wide. The recovery factor of 50 percent remains unchanged, and the practice of leaving 6 feet of salt on the roof is still being maintained. Underground transformer stations and control rooms are being advanced each year as the faces advance. Development work in 1963 on the 975-foot level consisted of 6,762 feet of drifting, 6,200 feet of crosscutting, and 8,243 feet of rooms. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 48,419 feet of drifts; 36,465 feet of crosscuts; 82,847 feet of rooms. A total of 944,508 tons of salt was hoisted and milled. The mill treated a daily average of 3,511 tons. The average number of employees was 158: 90 underground, and 68 on surface. W. M. Rice was mine manager. 164 Volume 73

Domtar Chemicals Limited (Sifto Salt Division, Goderich Mine) Astrea Company Limited was incorporated in March 1956, under Dominion charter. In December 1956, the name was changed to Dominion Rock Salt Company Limited; in July 1959 to Sifto Rock Salt Limited; in 1960 to Sifto Salt (1960) Limited; and in 1962 to Domtar Chemicals Limited, Sifto Salt Division, Goderich Mine. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Tar and Chemical Company Limited. The head office is at 2240 Sun Life Building, Montreal, P.Q. The mine address is Box 910, Goderich. Operations continued throughout 1963. SHAFTS, SIFTO SALT DIVISION, GODERICH MINE

Total Shaft Inclination Number of Sinking Compartments in 1963 Depth feet feet No. 1 ...... 3 1,867.5 No. 2...... 418 1,835

Late in 1961 a start was made on sinking No. 2 shaft, which was completed to a depth of 1,835 feet below the collar in 1963. The shaft is circular in shape, 16 feet in diameter, concrete-lined with partitioned man way from collar to sump, and connects with the working level at a vertical depth of 1,757 feet below the collar. It provides a fresh air inlet and an auxiliary escapeway from the mine; there are no hoisting facilities; however, the design and location of the collar provides accommodation for a service cage. Mining is carried out by the room-and-pillar method on the 1,760-foot level. Original headings were excavated 18 feet high and 60 feet wide. Later a large drill jumbo was used to increase the excavation height to 45 feet. Pillars are 210 feet square, giving an extraction ratio of 40 percent. The production rate of rock salt and the tonnage shipped during 1963 was comparable with 1962. The surface expansion program was completed in 1963. The additional surface storage areas, started in 1962, were brought into use. New construction consisted of an air plenum and heater house over No. 2 shaft collar, and a new conveyor gallery from No. l shaft to the top of the extension to the screening building. The following was added new equipment: UNDERGROUND: l giraffe (Trump mounted on White chassis, boom motor Lister 22 hp.; traction motor, Cummins 130 hp.). l dump truck (Wagner telescopic, capacity 35 tons, Deutz 260 hp.). l truck (Landrover, 62 hp.). l road grader (Dominion Roads Machinery Ltd., 80 hp.). SURFACE: l fan for No. l shaft (250,000 cfm., Sheldon Engineering). l heater for No. 2 shaft (Olson, 4,000,000 btu. addition to two existing heaters). Development footage in 1963 consisted of 8,185 feet of drifting. Total development footage to 31 December 1963, was as follows: drifts, 32,154 feet, 220 feet of which has been for ventilation; raises, 108 feet. A total of 1,012,500 tons of ore was milled underground; 812,627 tons was hoisted for further processing. The average daily milling rate was 3,200 tons. 165 Annual Report for 1963

The average number of employees was 144: 93 underground, and 51 on surface. The shaft contractor, The Cementation Company (Canada) Limited, employed an additional average of 43 men to complete the sinking of No. 2 shaft. W. G. Muir was mine manager.

SULPHUR The total value of sulphur and sulphur products produced in 1963 increased 53.28 percent, from S952.877 in 1962 to Si,460,438 in 1963. Some elemental sulphur is recovered; however, the greater portion of Ontario's production is represented by the sulphur content of liquid sulphur dioxide and sulphuric acid, manufactured from smelter gases in the Sudbury area. There is also production of liquid sulphur dioxide and sulphuric acid in the Port Maitland area, from the smelting of zinc concentrates received from the mines operating in the Manitou wadge area. General statistics for the production of sulphur are included in the statistics under NICKEL AND COPPER.

Canadian Industries Limited The new No. 2 sulphuric acid plant of Canadian Industries Limited com menced operation in March 1958. It was constructed to produce sulphuric acid from the stack gas of International Nickel Company's iron ore recovery plant. The Cutler Acid Limited plant, purchased from Noranda Mines and located at Cutler, was moved to Copper Cliff; it commenced production as plant No. 3 on 30 November 1963. The three sulphuric acid plants and the liquid sulphur dioxide plant are located at Copper Cliff. No. l plant produced 20,825 tons; No. 2 plant produced 114,059 tons; No. 3 plant produced 10,619 tons of sulphuric acid. The liquid sulphur dioxide plant produced 82,412 tons. The average number of employees was 98. A. A. Perley was works manager.

Cutler Acid Limited Cutler Acid Limited was incorporated in October 1962 with an authorized capitalization of 20,000 shares of |100 par value of which 18,500 shares have been issued. The company officers were as follows: W. T. D. Ross, president; J. D. Wright, vice-president; R. W. Allgood, general manager; L. A. Wheable, secre tary; E. H. Kemp, treasurer. The head office is at 130 Bloor Street West, Toronto. The plant address is Cutler. The company, controlled by Canadian Industries Limited, took over the Sulphuric Acid Division (Cutler Plant) from Noranda Mines Limited who operated it under a management agreement. The plant, located on the north shore of Lake Huron in the Serpent River Indian Reserve, is in Lewis township, District of Algoma. Operations continued from l January to 30 September 1963; the plant was then moved to Copper Cliff and commenced production as plant No. 3 of Canadian Industries Limited. Production from l January to 30 September, from the treat- 166 Volume 73

ment of 72,500 long tons of pyrite ore at an average of 290 long tons per working day, was as follows: Sulphuric acid...... net tons 110,000 Iron calcine...... long tons 49,000 The average number of employees was 59. G. E. Norman was plant superin tendent.

TALC The production of talc in Ontario decreased 14.59 percent, from 8,082 tons in 1962 to 6,903 tons in 1963; the production value decreased 15.58 percent, from &127.912 in 1962 to #107,986 in 1963. The sole producer, Canada Talc Industries, also produced 3,139 tons of marble chips, valued at S41,987, which was included in the stone totals.

Canada Talc Industries Limited Canada Talc Industries Limited was incorporated in July 1951, with an authorized capitalization of 1,600,000 shares of no par value, of which 1,050,341 shares have been issued. The officers were: A. D. Dickson, president; N. C. Urquhart, vice-president; C. H. Windeler, secretary-treasurer. The head office and mine office is at P.O. Box 250, Madoc. The company's property in Huntingdon, Elzevir, and Madoc townships, County of Hastings, comprises six lots and includes the Conley and Henderson mines. Operations continued throughout 1963. Mining is through No. 2 shaft of the Conley mine, and No. 3 shaft of the Henderson mine.

SHAFTS, CANADA TALC PROPERTIES

Number of Total Depth Location Inclination Compartments from Surface feet CONLEV MINE No. 1 shaft (inactive) lot 15, con. XIV Vertical 2 431 7th level winze (below 420 lot 15, con. XIV 2 451 Escapement raise (inactive) . . lot 15, con. XIV Vertical 1 185 No. 2 shaft...... lot 15, con. XIV 3 420 HENDERSON MINE No. 3 shaft lot 14, con. XIV Vertical 2 456

Development work in 1963 consisted of 71 feet of drifting and 50 feet of crosscutting. Total development footage to 31 December 1963 was as follows: 14,243 feet of drifts; 4,217 feet of crosscuts; 3,793 feet of raises. A total of 10,641 tons of ore was hoisted; 10,471 tons was milled, at an average of 50 tons daily. The average number of employees was 18: 7 underground, and 11 on surface. H. E. Roscoe was manager. 167 Annual Report for 1963

Structural Materials CEMENT The production of cement in Ontario increased 1.67 percent, from 2,510,783 tons in 1962 to 2,552,665 tons in 1963; the value of this production increased 2.90 percent from S38,704,090 in 1962 to 139,551,719 in 1963. The industry paid |1,452,986 to 202 salaried employees, and 14,721,918 to 841 wage-earners. Fuel and electricity cost S6,633,578 and process supplies cost 11,083,233. The following is a list of the Ontario cement producers for 1963: Canada Cement Company Limited: Belleville Plant, Belleville. Port Colborne Plant, Port Colborne. Woodstock Plant, Woodstock. Lake Ontario Portland Cement Company Limited, Picton. St. Lawrence Cement Company Limited, Clarkson. St. Mary's Cement Company Limited, St. Marys.

CLAY PRODUCTS The value of clay products manufactured in Ontario increased 8.30 percent, from S20,146,786 in 1962 to 121,819,687 in 1963. There were 52 reporting com panies operating 56 plants; they paid Si,682,805 to 355 salaried employees and 16,537,196 to 2,057 wage-earners. Fuel and electricity cost #3,622,883, and process supplies cost ^924,150.

CLAY PRODUCTS MARKETED, 1963

Kind of Product Quantity Value BRICK: Soft-mud process/^——;; .M 200 t 10,000 .M 147 4,390 .M 237,029 12,024,063 Stiff-mud (wire-cut) process^ .M 20,090 474,976 Dry-press(face ------.M 5,191 291,598 J (common...... M 1,294 81,722 Fancy or ornamental brick (including special shapes, embossed and enamelled brick...... M 14,026 1,031,471 Sewer...... M 524 24,525 TILE: Structural (hollow blocks, including fireproofing and load-bearing tile)...... tons 41,714 819,218 Floor...... - ...... - ...... sq. ft. 767,349 82,775 Drain...... M 53,335 3,094,958 Sewer pipe...... - - ...... ------. -. - - - feet 3,003,852 1,802,316 Pottery from domestic clay 566,222 Flue linings...... feet 651,821 355,859 Other products. 1,155,594 Total. 121,819,687

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LIME Production of quicklime increased 5.65 percent in quantity and increased 9.89 percent in value from 1962. Production of hydrated lime decreased 3.03 percent in quantity and increased 3.36 percent in value over 1962. There were 11 operators with 13 plants and 52 kilns in use. The industry paid |284,469 to 53 salaried employees, and SI,617,379 to 347 wage-earners. Fuel and electricity cost SI,724,828, and process supplies cost 11,249,285. The following operators produced lime in Ontario: Bonnechere Lime Limited, Gratton township, Renfrew county. Brunner Mond Canada Limited, Amherstburg. Canada and Dominion Sugar, Chatham. Canadian Gypsum Company Limited, Guelph. Carleton Lime Products Company, Carleton Place. Chemical Lime Limited, Ingersoll. Cyanamid of Canada Limited, Ingersoll. Cyanamid of Canada Limited, Niagara Falls. Dominion Magnesium Limited, Haley. Domtar Chemicals Limited, Gypsum Lime Division, Beachville. Domtar Chemicals Limited, Gypsum Lime Division, Hespeler. Indusmin Limited, Coboconk. Rockwood Lime Company Limited, Rockwood.

LIME, 1963

Quicklime Hydrated Lime Industrial Consumption Quantity Value Quantity Value tons tons Building trades, finishing, and masonry. 19,003 S 252,918 66,963 11,528,715 705 8,034 1,971 28,832 Industry: 4,143 41,527 787 11,871 194,009 2,227,731 170 2,640 1,509 24,966 Uranium milling 90,852 1,086,028 105 1,558 Pulp and paper 25,758 259,341 1,770 25,340 5,784 33,363 1,190 13,499 Tanneries. 727 8,456 3,279 48,625 2,827 32,476 581 10,788 267,540 2,682,465 18,461 333,387 Other consumers 234,835 2,638,274 9,976 133,389 Total...... 847,692 19,295,579 105,253 12,138,644

SAND AND GRAVEL Production of sand and gravel increased 4.78 percent in quantity and 7.59 percent in value over 1962 production. There were 330 reporting pit operators and 9 reporting dredge operators. The industry employed 274 salaried personnel and paid them Si,326,854, and 1,927 wage-earners and paid them S7,708,437. Fuel and electricity cost S2,262,830, and process supplies cost Si,116,248. 169 Annual Report for 1963

OUTPUT OF SAND AND GRAVEL

Source 1959 1960 1961'*) 1962 1963 34,559,281 34,670,825 30,905,527 37,742,342 41,033,231 24,520,143 24,254,713 21,237,199 27,102,169 30,265,051 Dredged from the Great 1,306,943 1,163,678 1 123 897 1,074,148 1,033,666 S 1,616,294 1,490,251 1,380,597 1,257,201 1,158,613 Ontario Department of Highways ...... tons 24,776,179 26,303,751 24,395,141 21,123,800 23,802,679 7,226,546 10,521,500 10,977,813 15,842,850 17,852,009 Counties and townships . . . tons 11,919,781 14,281,959 12,214,371 14,820,156 13,033,912 5,959,891 7,140,980 6,107,186 7,410,078 6,516,956 1,419,519 1,240,620 1,569,263 1,840,367 1,386,262 372,728 522,264 641,276 752,906 545,575 Total ...... tons 73,981,703 77,660,833 70,208,199 76,600,813 80,259,750 9 39,695,602 43,929,708 40,344,071 52,365,204 56,338,204 (i)Revised figures.

STONE Production of stone increased 8.02 percent in quantity and 0.01 percent in value over the 1962 production. There were 80 reporting operators working about 94 quarries. The industry paid SI,128,283 to 231 salaried employees, and 14,106,954 to 1,029 wage-earners. Fuel and electricity cost #1,573,919, and process supplies cost #1,941,032. OUTPUT OF STONE

Variety 1959 1960 1961^' 1962 1963 16,322,071 16,118,571 16,654,878 17,279,797 19,205,898 S 19,363,443 18,782,082 19,242,067 19,892,022 20,544,057 51,440 40,423 33,929 34,926 44,866 s 327,644 356,762 309,628 288,480 448,220 882,236 1,695,446 1,647,655 1,448,916 1,116,629 * 1,811,344 3,631,262 3,515,601 4,318,067 3,537,948 33,049 84,143 25,381 34,009 35,201 s 550,994 450,553 425,796 544,981 543,482 17,288,796 17,938,583 18,361,843 18,797,648 20,402,614 s 22,053,425 23,220,659 23,493,092 25,043,550 25,073,707 ("Revised figures.

170 INDEX NOTE: All places referred to are in Ontario unless otherwise designated.

A PAGE B PAGE Acid plants...... 111 Bailey silver mine...... 129 Accra Explorations Ltd. Baird twp., gold mg...... 51 Capitol; officers; operations...... 117 Baker, Charles...... 131 Adams iron mine...... 76 Baker, George...... 59, 137, 149, 153 Adamson, J. C...... 41, 52 Balmer twp., gold mg...... 18, 27, 33 Adamson, L. M...... 158 Bancroft area, uranium mg. Agnico Mines Ltd...... 127, 129, 131 See Cardiff, Faraday twps. Capital; officers; Banner gold mine...... 17 operations...... 117, 119, 121, 122 Barber, J. B...... 71 Agricultural lime...... 169 Barbisan, L. V...... 27, 125 Ahern, J. G...... 145 Bardswich, J...... 88, 89 Aird, J. B...... 137, 139 Barium, production...... 8, 82 Alexandra Silver mine...... 139 Barnet silver mine ...... 117 Algom Milliken Lake mine...... 154 Barrington, J. D...... 47, 86 Algom Nordic uranium mine...... 154 Bartholomew, R. H...... 76 Algoma District...... l Barton Creek asbestos mine...... 158 Copper mining...... 109, 114 Batchawana area, copper mg...... 114 Iron mining...... 71-74 Bateman, J. D...... 140 Sulphur-iron plant...... 166 Bauers, C. F...... 78 Uranium mining...... 149, 154-156 Baxter, E. L...... 127, 142 Algoma Ore Properties Ltd...... 71 Beacon Silver mine...... 147 Algoma Steel Corp. Ltd. Beal, R. E...... 76 Capital; officers; operations...... 71-74 Bear pyrite claim...... 72 Allen, G. A...... 87 Beatty twp., asbestos mg...... 158 Allen, G. E...... 79 Beaver silver mine, Coleman twp...... 136 Allen, J. C. L.. .23, 41, 45, 49, 50, 61, 68, 104 Beck, C. M...... 72 Allgood, R. W...... 166 Beeghly, C. M...... 76 Alsof Mines Ltd. Bell, R. D...... 128, 148 Capital; officers; operations...... 123, 124 Belleville, cement plant...... 168 Amaranth Peat Products...... 163 Benner, K. J...... 125, 132 American Nepheline Ltd...... 162 Bennett, F. W...... 76 Amerigo Silver Mines Ltd. Bernhardt, J...... 77 Capital; officers; operations...... 124 Berry, H. T...... 90, 91 Ames twp., copper mg. S. of...... 107, 111 Berry, J. W...... 149 Anderson, D. D...... 162 Bethlehem Steel Corp...... 77 Anderson, J. M...... 126 Bicroft Uranium Mines Ltd...... 45, 151 Anderson, R. E...... 76 Biggs, W. R...... 29 Andrecheck, E. J...... 18 Binch, W. R...... 71 Anglo-Huronian Ltd...... 38 Bird, S. J...... 23, 41, 50, 51, 68, 104 Annco Mines Ltd...... 23 Birkett, C. M...... 79 Arbuckle, W. A...... 153 Birks, R. T...... 93, 114 Archibald, F. R...... 87 Bishop, E. G...... 32 Argo, B. A.. .. . 23, 41, 49, 50, 59, 61, 68, 104 Bismuth, statistics...... 2, 4, 8, 13, 120 Armstrong, J. E...... 119, 123, 128, 132 Black, F. H...... 79 Arnold, W. P...... 59, 155 Blast Furnace Research Inc...... 74 Arnott, J. T...... 130, 144 Blast furnaces, iron...... 73-75, 78, 79 Arsenic, statistics...... 2, 5, 120, 157 Blind River area...... l Asbestos. Copper mining...... 109, 110 Industry and statistics...... 3, 5 Uranium mining...... 149, 154-156 Mining operations...... 158, 159 Block, J. L...... 74 Ashmore twp., gold mg...... 50 Block, P. D., Jr...... 74 Asselin, Hon. Edouard...... 33 Blue Mountain, nepheline syenite...... 163 Astrea Co. Ltd...... 165 Boeckh, J. G.. .23, 41, 45, 49, 50, 61, 68, 104 Atikokan, iron mg. near...... 74, 78 Bond twp., gold mg...... 29 Atkins, W. F...... 18, 37 Bone, B. C...... 38, 107 Atkins and Durbrow (Erie) Ltd...... 163 Bonetal gold mine...... 17 Attwater, H. J...... 149 Bonnechere Lime Ltd...... 169 Aultman, V. N...... 33 Bonwhit gold mine ...... 17 Aunor Gold Mines Ltd. Borden, Henry...... 153 Capital; officers; operations...... 16, 17 Boston twp., iron mg...... 76 Production...... 14 Botsford, J. H...... 67, 68 171 Annual Report for 1963

PAGE PAGE Bouck, W. H...... 59, 137, 153 Canadian Furnace Co. Ltd...... 71 Boundary nickel mine...... 89 Canadian Furnace Division...... 73, 74 Bouzan Mines Ltd...... 38 Canadian Gypsum Co. Ltd...... 169 Bracken, J. M...... 18, 37 Capital; officers; operations...... 160, 161 Brackin twp., gold mg...... 61 Canadian Industries Ltd. Bradfield, J. R...... 16, 31, 38, 53, 93 Acid plant operations...... 166 Brady Lake silver mine...... 119, 123 Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. Brick. See Clay products Capital; officers; operations...... 158, 159 Briden, H. B...... 136 Canadian Rock Salt Co. Ltd. Briggs twp., copper mg...... 112 Capital; officers; operations...... 164 Broadhurst, P. S...... 137, 138 Canadian Salt Co. Ltd...... 163 Broeker, R. D...... 77 Can-Met Explorations Ltd...... 149 Broulan Reef Mines Ltd...... 36 Candore Explorations Ltd. Capital; officers; operations...... 17, 18 Capital; officers; operations...... 125 Production...... 14 Capitol silver mine...... 134 Brown, D. S...... 57, 64, 112, 139 Carbpne, T. J...... 131 Brown, J. A. W...... 67 Cardiff twp., uranium mg...... 151 Brown, N. J...... 78 Carleton Lime Products Co...... 169 Brown, Robert...... 117 Carlson, B. R...... 163 Brownbill, H. F...... 17, 36 Carlson, T. D...... 45 Bruce, James...... 156 Caron, G. G...... 134, 147 Bruce, Judith...... 110 Carson, C. F. H...... 86 Bruce, M...... 140 Carter, J. C...... 74 Brunie, H. C...... 29 Carter, W. A...... 130, 141 Brunner Mond Canada Ltd...... 163, 169 Carus, H. D...... 111, 114 Bryce, J. D...... 45, 61, 151 Casey Cobalt silver mine...... 132 Buchanan, G. E...... 128, 129, 135, 143 Casey twp., silver mg...... 132 Bucke twp., silver mg...... 140 Castle silver mine...... 134 Buckle, Frank...... 70 Castle-Trethewey Mines Ltd...... 47, 134 Buckles uranium mine...... 154, 155 Caty, J. J...... 36 Buckley, A. C...... 55 Cawley, H. E...... 136 Building industry, lime consumption.... . 169 Cement products, statistics...... 3, 7, 168 Building materials. Centre Lake uranium mine...... 151 See Structural materials. Ceramics. See Clay products. Burchell, Hon. C. J...... 79 Cerium, production...... 8 Burchell Lake area, copper mg...... 107 Chatham, lime plant...... 169 Burns, C. A...... 55 Cheeseman, E. W...... 155 Burt, D. F...... 102, 132 Chemical Lime Ltd...... 169 Burton, F. R...... 25 Chesser, M. J...... 87 Butler, Sir Michael...... 57, 64, 139 Chick, W. C...... 78 Byrne, E. G...... 63 Chisholm, Joseph ...... 20 Chitty, F. G...... 141 Christopher silver mine...... 119, 123 Chromite, production...... 8 Cadesky, Frank...... 129, 136, 143, 144 Chubet, Bernard...... 135 Cain, P. E...... 135 Claims, mining...... 10, 11 Caland Ore Co. Ltd. Capital; officers; operations...... 74 Clarabelle nickel-copper mine...... 98 Calcium, statistics...... 2, 4, 8, 82, 83 Clark, E. H...... 143 Caldbick, S. A...... 55 Clarke, H. A...... 164 Calnan, M. A...... 63 Clarke, M. G...... 123 Campbell, A. H...... 145 Clarkson, H. W...... 158 Campbell, E. E...... 145 Clarkson, cement plant...... 168 Campbell, M. J...... 138 dawson, H. J...... 78 Campbell, R...... 86 Clay products, industry and Campbell, W. C...... 105 statistics...... 3, 7, 8, 168 Campbell Red Lake Mines Ltd. Clearihue, H. B...... 82 Capital; officers; operations...... 18-20 Cleopatra silver claims...... 129 Production...... 14 Cloutier, Lucien ...... 128 Canada and Dominion Sugar Ltd...... 169 Coballoy Mines and Refiners Ltd...... 125 Canada Cement Co. Ltd...... 168 Cobalt (mineral). Canada Talc Industries Ltd. Mining properties, reports on... . . 117-148 Capital; officers; operations...... 167 Production statistics...... 2, 4, 8, 117, 120 Canadian Brine Ltd...... 163 from nickel ores...... 84, 85 Canadian Charleston Ltd...... 78 Cobalt Central silver mine...... 119 Canadian Charleston iron mine...... 78 Cobalt Consolidated Mining Corp. Ltd.. .117 Canadian Devonian Petroleums Ltd...... 64 Cobalt Lode mine...... 119 Canadian Flint and Spar Co. Ltd...... 162 Cobalt Lode Silver Mines Ltd...... 119 172 Volume 73

PAGE Cobalt Refinery Ltd. Creighton nickel mine...... 97 Capita!; officers; operations...... 125 Crerar, Hon. T. A...... 71 Cobalt silver area. Crerar twp., granite quarry...... 160 Mining operations...... 119-128, 139-144 Crete, J. P...... 145 Refinery operations...... 125 Croft, uranium mine...... 151 Cobalt Silver mine...... 140 Croft Uranium Mines Ltd...... 151 Coboconk, lime plant...... 169 Crookston, J. I...... 59 Cochenour, E. C...... 20 Cross, J. G...... 79 Cochenour, W. M...... 20 Cross Lake O'Brien silver mine...... 127 Cochenour Willans Gold Mines Ltd. Cross Lake, silver mg...... 137 Capital; officers; operations...... 20-23 Cryderman, J. R...... 43 Production...... 14 Cummings, W. B...... 74 Cochrane District. Cunningham, L. J...... 126, 143 Asbestos mining...... 158, 159 Cunningham-Dunlop, G. R...... 137 Copper mining...... 102 Cunningham-Dunlop, J.M...... 136 Gold mining. See Deloro, Hislop, Cutler Acid Ltd. Murphy, Ogden, Shaw, Tisdale, Capital; officers; operations...... 166 Whitney twps. Cyanamid of Canada Ltd...... 169 Cochrane silver mine...... 136 Cockshutt, C. F...... 132 Coggan, R. R...... 123 D Coldstream Copper Mines Ltd...... 107 Da Costa, J. M...... 137 Coleman nickel mine...... 98 Daley, W. R...... 79 Coleman twp., silver mg. Dalman, W. H...... 81 ...... 121-124, 127-129, 136-139, 141-144 Dalton, L. N...... 148 Common, F. B. Jr...... 164 Dana twp., garnet mg...... 160 Compton, W. R...... 76 D'Arcy, Norman...... 47 Conisil silver mine...... 141, 142 Davis, D. O...... 75 Coniston smelter...... 99 Day,T. J...... 67 Conley talc mine...... 167 deBastiani, M. J...... 150 Connell, F. M...... 31, 38 Deer Horn Mines Ltd. Connell twp., gold mg...... 57 Capital; officers; operations...... 126-128 Consolidated Denison Mines Ltd...... 149 Delnite Mines Ltd. Consolidated Marcus gold mine...... 22 Capital; officers; operations...... 25, 26 Consolidated Mosher Mines Ltd...... 51, 104 Production...... 14 Capital; officers; operations...... 23, 24 Deloro twp., gold mg...... 16, 25, 37, 55, 59 Production...... 15 Denison Mines Ltd. Cook, C. E...... 55 Capital; officers; operations...... 149, 150 Cook, C. M...... 117 Denman, R. O...... 81, 82 Coome, A. W...... 87 Department of Highways...... 170 Cooper, M. A...... 47 Derosier Nickel and Copper Mines...... 112 Cooper, Murray...... 141 Derry, D. R...... 137 Copper. Devey, G. R...... 59, 149, 153 Dividends paid...... 9, 84, 85 De Young, H. G...... 148, 153 From silver ores...... 120 Dickenson Mines Ltd. Mining reports...... 83-116 Capital; officers; operations...... 26-28 Prices...... 9 Production...... 15 Production statistics...... 2, 4, 8, 83-86 Dickenson Red Lake Mines Ltd...... 26 Refineries, gold from...... 15 Dickson, A. D...... 167 Copper Cliff. Dickson, J. A...... 67 Acid plant...... 166 Diebold, C. R...... 27 Iron ore recovery plant...... 100 Dividends. Nickel-copper plants...... 99-101 Gold mines...... 9, 13 Copper Cliff North nickel mine...... 99 Nickel-copper mines...... 9, 84, 85 Copper-Man Mines Ltd. Silver-cobalt mines...... 9 Capital; officers; operations...... 126 Uranium mines...... 9 Cordner, Thomas C...... 73 Dix, Glen...... 62 Cork, E. K...... 53 Dix, W. B...... 47 Cowan, C. G...... 33 Dobbs, Irving...... 127, 142 Dolphin-Miller Mines Ltd...... 134 Cowan, O. D...... 86 Dome Mines Ltd. Craig, L. T...... 78 Capital; officers; operations...... 29-31 Craig, R. R...... 75 Production...... 14 Cram, J. N...... 125, 126 Dome twp., gold mg...... 20, 49 Cranston, R. A...... 112 Dominion Foundries and Steel Ltd. Crean Hill nickel mine...... 96 Capital; officers; operations...... 75 Creery, L. C...... 148 Dominion Magnesium Ltd...... 169 Greet, N. A...... 98 Capital; officers; operations...... 82, 83 173 Annual Report for 1963

PAGE Dominion Rock Salt Co. Ltd...... 165 Falls Point iron mine...... 74 Dominion Tar and Chemical Co. Faraday twp., uranium mg...... 151, 152 Ltd...... 161, 165 Faraday Uranium Mines Ltd...... 105 Domtar Chemicals Ltd...... 163, 164 Farr twp., silver mg...... 148 Lime operations...... 169 Fecunis Lake nickel-copper mine...... 89 Sifto Salt Division. Fell, F. A...... 27, 28 Capital; officers; operations...... 165 Ferguson, Whitworth...... 25 Domtar Construction Materials Ltd. Ferrochromium, production...... 81 (Gypsum Products). Findlay, R. E...... 17 Capital; officers; operations...... 161 Finlay, P. C...... 33 Donaghue, H. G...... 114 Fisher-Eplett silver mine...... , . . 142 Donaldson, E. T...... 67, 107 Fisk, R. M. P...... 145 Dow Chemical of Canada Ltd...... 163 Fitzgerald, F. G...... 131 Dowhaniuk, W. P...... 73 Fluorspar. Downing, J. A...... 64 Industry and statistics...... 5, 160 Dredging, sand and gravel...... 170 Fort Francis mg. division...... 10, 11 Drew, Hon. G. A...... 149 See also McCaul, Hutchinson twps. Dryden, C. L...... 161 Fortens, A. J...... 129, 136, 143, 144 Duff, G. H...... 110 Foster, D. A...... 93 Dufferin county, peat moss...... 163 Fotheringham, M. S...... 38, 79, 81 Duncan, J. N. V...... 153 Fowlie, H. R...... 144 Duncombe, Harmon...... 156 Foy, L. W...... 77 Dunn, Sir Philip...... 71 Franklin, C. H...... 113 Dunning, J. R...... 156 Fraser, Hon. Alistair...... Ill Dunnville, metallurgical plant...... Ill Fraser, A. S...... 145 Durocher, R. E...... 76 Fraser, H. J...... 86, 162 Dwyer, J. J...... 78 Fraser, J. C...... 47 Fraser, J. H...... 87 Freeborn twp., iron mg...... 74, 78, 79 Eastern Mining and Smelting Corp. Frontier silver mine...... 130, 131 Ltd...... 105 Frood-Stobie nickel mine...... 97 Eastern Ontario mg. division ...... 10, 11 Fuels, production...... 2, 162 Eastern Smelting and Refining Furniss, E. F...... 141 Co. Ltd...... 105 East Falconbridge nickel mine...... 87 Eaton, Cyrus S...... 79 Gaetz, T. M...... 95 Eby,J.O...... 158 Gagan, E. W...... 159 Edison, J. G...... 153 Gallop, F. A. H...... 158 Edmonstone, Neil...... 79 Ganda Silver Mines Ltd. Edwards, C. M...... 163 Capital; officers; operations...... 128 Edwards, G. E. A...... 136 Gardiner, F. G...... 153 Elk Lake area. Gardiner, W. G...... 123 Copper mg. claims ...... 110 Gareau, Roger...... 131 Silver mg. claims...... 123, 134 Garnet, industry and statistics...... 6, 159 Elliot, R. M...... 20 Garnett, Wilfred...... 148 Elliot Lake area. Garratt, A. P...... 145 Copper mining...... 109, 110 Garson nickel mine...... 97 Thorium plant...... 148, 149 Gauthier twp., gold mg...... 67 Uranium mining...... 149, 150, 153-155 Geco Mines Ltd. Elzevir twp., talc mg...... 167 Capital; officers; operations...... 93-95 Emergency Gold Mining Assistance Act.... l Geddes, James...... 125 Engel S. L...... 76 Gemmell twp., copper-zinc mg...... 114 Entrekin, P. B...... 77 George W. MacLeod iron mine...... 71, 72 Erickson, S. W...... 62 Gibbons twp., granite quarry...... 160 Errington iron mine...... 80 Gilchrist, G. G...... 66 Errington twp., gold mg...... 23, 50 Gilgreer Silver Mines Ltd...... 119, 131 Essery, W. E...... 128 Gilje, E. N...... 89 Essex county, salt mg...... 163, 164 Gillanders, E. B...... 148, 153 Ethel copper mine ...... 110 Gillies Limit, silver mg.. . . 126, 129, 136, 141 Eva twp., gold mg...... 43 Gillies silver mine...... 119 Exchange, monetary...... 9 Girdwood, C. P...... 29, 31 Glen Lake Silver Mines Ltd. Capital; officers; operations...... 128, 129 Fahlgren, J. E. J...... 20, 23 Gloeckner, C. F...... 161 Falconbridge Nickel Mines Ltd...... 98 Glover, Pryce...... 126 Capital; officers; operations...... 86-93 Goderich, salt...... 165 Falconbridge twp., nickel mg...... 87 Godfrey, Alex...... 95 174 Volume 73

PAGE PAGE Godfrey, G. M...... 155 Harrison, William...... 93 Godfrey, J. M...... 32 Harrison-Hibbert silver mine...... 140 Gold. Hart, F. D...... 162 From nickel ores...... 15, 84-86 Hart, G. A. R...... 78 Industry and statistics...... 2, 4, 8, 13-15 Hart, R. K...... 141 Milling, lime consumption...... 169 Hassel, D. F...... 75 Mines: Hastings county. dividends paid by...... 9, 13 Iron mining...... 77 operations...... 16-70 Talc mining...... 167 production...... 14, 15 Uranium mining...... 151, 152 Gooderham, G. W...... 114 Haughton, H. J...... 76 Gordon, J. M...... 31 Haultain twp., silver mg...... 134, 146, 148 Gordon, J. R...... 78, 95 Hayden, Hon. S. A...... 153 Gordon Lake nickel-copper mine...... 105 Head, J. D...... 148 Gorman, D. H...... 134 Heald, E. R...... 113 Gotts, R. J...... 63 Healy, E. L...... 87 Goudreau pyrite mine...... 72 Heard, H. R...... 27, 102, 125, 132 Gowganda silver area ...... 117 Hedman Mines Ltd. See also Haultain, Nicol twps. Capital; officers; operations...... 159 Graff, H. M...... 74 Helen iron mine...... 71, 72 Graham, J. A...... 95 Hellens, A. D...... 140 Granger, R. A...... 148 Hellens, G. B...... 140 Granite, statistics...... 170 Hellens Mining and Reduction Co. Ltd. . 119 Stucco plant...... 160 Helmer, John...... 138 Gratton twp., lime...... 169 Henderson, Douglas...... 136 Gravel. See Sand and gravel. Henderson talc mine...... 167 Gray, J. J...... 124, 125 Hendry, N. W...... 158 Gray, K. C...... 16, 25, 38, 107, 111 Herschel twp., uranium mg...... 151 Graydon, Allan...... 78 Heyson twp., gold mg...... 51 Green Meehani mine...... 140 H. G. Young Mines Ltd. Greenacre, G. F...... 59 Capital; officers; operations...... 32, 33 Greenberg, M. H...... 62 Production...... 15 Griffith, E. F...... 141 Hicks, H. B...... 105 Griffith, H. M...... 78 Hiho Silver Mines Ltd...... 123 Grimes, M. E...... 149 Capital; officers; operations...... 129, 130 Gypsum, industry and statistics.3, 6, 160, 161 Hilton, H. G...... 78 Gypsum, Lime and Alabastine, Hinds, J. O...... 53 Canada, Ltd...... 161 Hislop twp., gold mg...... 35 Hjorleifson, G. R...... 107 Hobson, N. C...... 164 H Hogan, J. A...... 145 Hafiidson, R. S...... 105, 115 Hogarth, D. D...... 79 Haldimand co., gypsum mg...... 160, 161 Hogarth iron mine...... 79, 81 Halet, R. A...... 132 Holbrook, D. S...... 71 Haley. See Dominion Magnesium Ltd. Hollinger Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd.. .48 Haliburton co., uranium mg...... 151 Capital; officers; operations...... 33-36 Hall, F. E...... 43 Production...... 14 Halliday twp., gold mg...... 63 Holmes, R. R...... 87 Hallnor Mines Ltd. Horne, R...... 91 Capital; officers; operations...... 31, 32 Hough, A. J...... 139 Production...... 14 Howard, B. A...... 149 Halstead, M. C...... 129, 130, 144, 145 Howard, W. H...... 71 Hames, C. M...... 119, 127 Howe, A. C. A...... 128 Hamilton, H. S...... 71 Howey Consolidated Mines Ltd...... 64 Hamilton, P. D. P...... 93, 114 Hudson Bay Exploration Co...... 68 Hamilton, R. M. P...... 93, 114 Hudson Bay Silver mine...... 138 Hamilton, iron industry...... 75, 78 Hughett, Laura E...... 111 Hanley, P. K.. .23, 41, 45, 49, 50, 61, 68, 104 Hugh-Pam gold mine...... 17 Hanna Iron Ore Division, National Hugh-Pam Porcupine Mines Ltd. Steel Corp...... 76 Capital; officers; operations...... 36, 37 Harbinson, V. N...... 140 Production...... 14 Harcourt, G. A...... 95 Humphrey, G. W...... 71, 76 Harder, L. B...... 17 Hunt, G. R...... 161 Hardy nickel-copper mine...... 87 Hunter, L. B...... 74 Harris, J. E...... 138 Huntingdon twp., talc mg...... 167 Harris, Sam...... 153 Huron county, salt...... 164 Harris twp., silver mg...... 132 Huston, C. C...... 45, 61 175 Annual Report for 1963

PAGE Hutchinson twp., gold mg...... 62 Kennedy, W. F...... 95 Hutton twp., iron mg...... 77 Kenora District...... , l See also Patricia portion. I Copper-nickel mining...... 105 Indusmin Ltd...... 169 Kenora mining division...... 10, 11 Capital; officers; operations...... 162 Kerr-Addison Gold Mines Ltd...... 38 Industrial Garnet Co. Ltd...... 160 Kerr-Addison Mines Ltd. Industrial Minerals of Canada Ltd...... 162 Capital; officers; operations...... 38^40 Inland Steel Co...... 74 Production...... 14 International Minerals and Chemical Kerr Lake silver mine...... 129, 141 Corp. (Canada) Ltd. Keylode Cobalt Silver Mines Ltd...... 119 Officers; operations...... 162, 163 King, B. T...... 97 International Nickel Co. of Canada Ltd. King, P. M...... 135 Capital; officers; operations...... 95-102 King Edward silver mine...... 137 Iron industry...... 71 Kinnear, B. M...... 78 Blast furnaces...... 72-75, 78 Kirkland Lake gold area. Lime consumption...... 169 See also Gauthier, Teck twps. Iron ore: Dividends of mining companies...... 13 From sulphides...... 85, 101, 166, 167 Gold and silver production...... 14, 15 Mining operations...... 71-81 Kirkland Minerals Corp. Ltd...... 65 Production statistics...... 2, 4, 8, 85 Kirkland Townsite Gold Mines Ltd. Irons, V. E...... 37 Capital; officers; operations...... 131, 132 Kirsh, M...... 125 J Klyman, Milton...... 119, 127, 142 Jackson, R. L...... 160 Knight, H. W...... 114 Jacobs, C. B...... 74 Knowles, G. C...... 149 Jacomini, V. V...... 156 Kohut, P...... 147 Jaicks, F. G...... 74 Kostuik, John...... 149 James, W. F...... 18, 29, 86 Kostynuk, A...... 40 James twp., copper mg...... 110 Kostynuk Brothers. Silver mg...... 147 Operations...... 40 Janeway, Eliot...... 105 Koth, W. R...... 101 Jenner, J. L. C...... 112 Kowkash mining division. Jennison, G. L...... 64 Mining claims and licences...... 10, 11 Jerome, j. E...... 134 Krize, R. B...... 62 Jewett, G. S...... 87 Joan twp., copper mg...... 112 Jodrey, R. A...... 27 Johns-Manville Corporation...... 158 Johnson, D. O...... 131 Labour statistics...... 2,3 Johnson, Frederick...... 78 Gold mining...... 2, 13 Johnston, A. W...... 105 Nickel-copper industry...... 84, 85 Johnstone, W. H...... 77 Lacnor uranium mine...... 154 Jones, F. R...... 157 Laidlaw, R. A...... 78 Jones, T. A...... 62 Lake Cinch Mines Ltd...... 26 Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp. Lake Nordic uranium mine...... 154 Capital; officers; operations...... 76 Lake Ontario Portland Cement Co. Ltd. . 168 Jowsey, F. H...... 82, 149 Lake Shore Mines Ltd. Jowsey, R. J...... , ...... 82 Capital; officers; operations...... 41-43 Joyce, Douglas...... 71 Production...... 14 Juby, Maxwell...... 110 Lakefield Research Ltd...... 93 Juby, R. J...... 129, 136 Lamaque Gold Mines Ltd...... 64 Lamb, J. K...... 49 K Lambert, A. T...... 29 Kahen, Harold...... 81 Lambton county, salt...... 163 Kam-Kotia Porcupine Mines Ltd. Lamport, N. W...... 144 Capital; officers; operations...... 102-104 Lang, B. W...... 32 Karr, R. E...... 78 Lang, J. B. C...... 59 Kashabowie area, copper mg...... 107, 111 Lang, L. L...... 78 Kay, Stephen...... 139 Langford, G. B...... 59 Keeley-Frontier Mines Ltd. Langford, H. E...... 38 Capital; officers; operations...... 130, 131 Langis Silver and Cobalt Mining Co. Ltd. Keevil, N. B...... 57, 64, 112 Capital; officers; operations...... 132-134 Keevil, N. B. Jr...... 64 LaPalme Porcupine gold mine...... 54 Keith, W. H...... 64, 112 Lapointe, L. A...... 153 Kemp, E. H...... 166 Larder Lake gold area...... 38 Kenilworth Mines Ltd. Production, gold and silver...... l, 14, 15 Capital; officers; operations...... 37 Larder Lake mining division...... 10, 11 176 Volume 73

PAGE PAGE Larkin, K. H...... 67 MacLeod-Cockshutt Gold Mines Ltd. Lavigne, J. C...... 159 Capital; officers; operations...... 50, 51 Lawson, D. G...... 17, 36 Production...... 15 Lawson, F. G...... 17, 36 MacMillan, G. A...... 17, 36 Lawson quartzite quarry...... 99 MacMillan, Mrs. V. R...... 17 Lawson silver mine...... 129, 142 MacPherson, M. R...... 46 Lead. Madoc, talc mg. near...... 167 Production...... 2, 4, 8, 82 Madsen, M. K...... 51 from silver ores...... 120 Madsen Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. Leather, H. H...... 38 Capital; officers; operations...... 51-53 Leavens, M. F...... 113 Production...... 15 Lee, J...... 99 Maedel, W. H...... 17, 32, 36 Leeson twp., gold mg...... 61 Magnesium. Leishman, J. D...... 64 Industry and statistics...... 2, 4, 8, 82, 83 Leitch Gold Mines Ltd. Mahaffy, W. D...... 164 Capital; officers; operations...... 43, 44 Mahon, Gwendolyn M...... 136 Production...... 15 Mahon, J. A...... 135 Leith twp., silver mg...... 138 Mair, J. D...... 164 Levack nickel mine...... 98 Majortrans Oil and Mines Ltd. Levack twp., nickel mg...... 87, 89, 90 Capital; officers; operations...... 134 Lewis twp., acid plant...... 166 Malone, W. B...... 59, 153 Lill, John...... 110 Maltby, C. V...... 20 Lilley, J. N...... 100 Mangan, J. J...... 159 Lime, industry and statistics...... 3, 7, 169 Manitouwadge Lake area. Limestone, statistics...... 170 Copper-lead-zinc mg...... 82, 93, 104, 114 Lindell, K. V...... 158 Mapes-Johnson silver mine...... 123 Lindsay Explorations Ltd...... 62 Mapledoram twp., copper-zinc mg.. .104, 114 Lindsey, D. A...... 75 Marble, statistics...... 170 Lindsley, Thayer...... 86 Marcy, W. L...... 25 Linton, E. H...... 113 Mariot, Bernard...... 138 Little Long Lac Gold Mines Ltd...... 50 Marmora twp., iron mg...... 77 Little Otisse silver mine...... 148 Marmoraton Mining Co. Ltd. Long, G. A...... 160 Capital; officers; operations...... 77 Loosley, F. A...... 75 Marshall, D. C...... 156 Lord, R. D...... 59, 110, 137 Marshall, F. R...... 51 Lorenson, C. A...... 77 Marshall, W. J...... 55 Lorrain twp., silver claims...... 138, 141 Martin, B. E...... 114 See also S. Lorrain twp. Marting, W. A...... , ...... 76 Lowe, W. H...... 74 Masterman, C. M...... 145 Lowell, A. F...... 148 Masterson, Margaret...... 51 Lowphos Ore Ltd. Mather, J. J...... 162 Capital; officers; operations...... 76, 77 Mathieu iron claims...... 78 Lumsden silver mine...... 119 Matthews, A. B...... 29 Lun-Echo Gold Mines Ltd...... 115 Matthews, Beverley...... 160 Capital; officers; operations...... 104, 105 Matthews, J. L...... 87 Lyford, W. R...... 90 Maxwell, W. B...... 136 Lynch, J. B...... 145 McBean, J. W...... 67 McBride, L. M...... 164 McCadden, W. A...... 95 M McCarthy, P. J...... 50 Macassa Gold Mines Ltd...... 45, 60 McCaul twp., gold mg...... 62 Capital; officers; operations...... 45, 46 Mccausland, J. K...... 18 Production...... 14 McClay, S. J. O...... 148 Tailings...... 42 McCleary, T. R...... 160 Macassa Gold Mines Ltd. (Bicroft McClelland, J. H. C...... 43 Division). McCloskey, P. H...... 51 Capital; officers; operations...... 151 McClurg, C. E...... 71 MacBrayne, C. R...... 111 McConkey, D. C...... 160 MacFarlane, D. A...... 59 McConkey, E. B...... ,... 149 Machum, D. A...... 71 McConnell, J. A...... 37 Machum, G. O...... 95 McCreedy, J...... 98 Macintosh, C. G...... 112, 139 McCrodan, P. B...... 48 Maclsaac, H. J...... 99 McCrory, S. E...... 159 Mackay, H. H...... 51 McCullagh twp., gold mg...... 57 MacKenzie, B. R...... 18, 29, 153 McCullough, F. J...... 126 MacLean, W. D...... 134 McCutcheon, W. F...... 81 MacLeod iron mine, George W...... 71, 72 McDonald, A. W...... 102 177 Annual Report for 1963

PAGE PAGE McDonald, W. R...... 33 Miller Lake O'Brien silver mine...... 146 McDonnell, L. F...... 163 Miller-Lorrain Mines Ltd. McDougald, J. A...... 33 Capital; officers; operations...... 135 McFadden copper claims...... 109 Milliken Lake uranium mine...... 154 McGarry twp., gold mg...... 38 Milliken Lake Uranium Mines Ltd...... 153 McGowan, H. S...... 87 Mills, F. J...... 20 McGowan, L. J...... 86 Mineral water, statistics...... 6, 161 McGrath, C. F...... 161 Miners' licences...... 10 Mcllmurray, L. W...... 27 Mining areas, map of...... 12 Mcintyre Porcupine Mines Ltd. Mining claims, statistics...... 10, 11 Capital; officers; operations...... 46-48 Mining divisions...... 10, 11 Castle Division, operations...... 134, 135 Mitchell, G. P...... 87 Gold production...... 14 M. J. O'Brien Ltd...... 121 McKay, G. A...... 44 Model, Leo...... 153 McKee, Mark...... 79 Molybdenum, production...... 8 McKee, William...... 105 Montgomery, G. H...... 109, 111 McKenzie Island, gold mg...... 49 Montreal River mining division...... 10, 11 McKenzie Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. Montrose twp., gold mg...... 63 Capital; officers; operations...... 49, 50 Moore, W. A...... 62 Production...... 15 Moose Mountain iron mine...... 76, 77 McKim nickel-copper mine...... 88 Moot, W. V...... 25 McKinley, Lillian...... 135 Moreaux, L. J...... 107 McKinney, F. T...... 47 Morris, E. W...... 77 McKinney, J. E...... 64 Morris, H. G...... 131 McLagan, T. R...... 71 Morrison, G. H...... 99 McLaughlin, Gordon...... 119, 127, 142 Mortimer, J. M...... 82 McLaughlin, W. E...... 71 Mosher, M. C...... 20, 130 McLean, H. B...... 141, 142 Mosher Long Lac Gold Mines Ltd...... 23 McLeod, G. D...... 134 Moss twp., copper mg...... 107, 111 McMartin, A. A...... 33 Mott, K. C...... 91 McMartin, Duncan...... 33 Mott, R. C...... 91, 162 McMaster, D. R...... 78 Muir, W. G...... 166 McMillan, E. G...... 71 Mumford, E. E...... 97 McMullen, E...... 99 Munex Ltd...... 114 McNabb, Colin...... 128 Munro twp., asbestos mg...... 158, 159 McParland, D. J...... 148 Murphy, R. J...... 129, 130, 136, 144 McPhail, D. J...... 82 Murphy twp., gold mg...... 17, 54 McQuitty, Stan...... 90 Murray, C. L...... 124, 143 McWhirter, J. T...... 87, 162 Murray, P. J...... 123 Mcwilliams twp., garnet mg...... 160 Murray nickel mine...... 98 Meighen, M. C. G...... 33 Mensilvo silver mine...... 143 N Merritt, H. H...... 156 Metal Mines Ltd. Nama Creek Mines Ltd...... 115 Bancroft Division: National Steel Corporation...... 76 operations...... 152, 153 Natural gas, production ...... 2,6, 162 Gordon Lake Division: Naybob gold mine...... 37 Capital; officers; operations.... . 105-107 Nepheline syenite. Metallic minerals. Mining operations...... 162, 163 Mining operations...... 13-157 Production statistics...... 3, 6 Statistics...... l, 2, 4, 5, 8 Nevison, J. R...... 137 gold...... 13-15 New Dickenson Mines Ltd. nickel-copper...... 84, 85 See Dickenson Mines Ltd. silver-cobalt...... 117, 118, 120 New Mosher Longlac Mines Ltd...... 23 Metallurgical works, operations...... 81, 111 New York, U.S.A. Methuen twp., nepheline syenite.. . .162, 163 Funds, buying rate for...... 9 Mica, industry and statistics...... 2, 6, 161 Metal prices at...... 9 Niagara Falls, ferro-alloy plant...... 81 Michel, C. W...... 18, 29 Nickel. Michener, Hon. D. R...... 53, 64, 112 From silver ores ...... 120 Mickle twp., silver mg...... 123, 125, 134 Mining companies: Midcamp Mines Ltd...... 60 dividends paid by...... 9, 84 Middleton, B...... 64 operations...... 86-116 Midlothian twp., gold prospect...... 63 Price...... 92 Millar, W. N...... 137 Production statistics...... 2, 4, 8, 83-86 Miller, C. W...... 37 Refineries...... 15, 84, 101 Miller, H. G...... 135 Nickel Mining and Smelting Corp...... 105 Miller, June M...... 37 Nicol twp., silver mg...... 134, 146 178 Volume 73

PAGE Nipissing 407 silver property...... 122 Peart, J. A...... 79 Nipissing District. Peat moss, industry and statistics. .3, 6, 163 Copper mining...... 112 Pejeau, L. C...... 111 Granite quarry...... 160 Penna, P...... 119 Silver claims...... 119 Penn-Canadian property...... 129 Nipissing Mining Co...... 121, 135 Penn-Cobalt Silver Mines Ltd...... 119 Nipissing O'Brien Mines Ltd...... 122 Perigoe, D. A...... 64, 139 Nisco, J. F. A...... 156 Perini, L. R...... 149 Noblet, F. M. A...... 95 Perley, A. A...... 166 Non-metallic minerals. Perrin, J. D...... 93 Mining operations...... 157-167 Perry, E. A...... 33, 35 Statistics...... 1-3, 5-8 Perry, J. C...... 57, 64, 112, 114 Noranda Mines Ltd...... 166 Pershing, F. W...... 29 Nordic uranium mine...... 154 Peterborough co., nepheline syenite Norman, G. E...... 167 quarry...... 162, 163 North, K. R...... 53 Peterkin, Daniel Jr...... 164 North Coldstream Mines Ltd. Peterson, Eric...... 62 Capital; officers; operations...... 107-109 Petite, F. A...... 153 North Denison Mines Ltd...... 149 Petroff, Henry...... 117 Northspan Uranium Mines Ltd...... 153 Petroleum, production...... 2, 6, 162 Norville, L. T...... 156 Phillips, W. E...... 33 Noulty, E. W...... 131 Phyllis twp., copper mg...... 112 Nu-Silco silver mine...... 126 Pickle Crow Gold Mines Ltd. Capital; officers; operations...... 57-59 Production...... , . . 15 O Pickle Lake area, gold mg...... 57 O'Brien silver mine...... 121, 122, 123 Picton, cement plant...... 168 O'Flaherty, K. F...... 140 Pidgeon, L. M...... 82 Ogden twp., gold mg...... 37 Pig iron, production...... 8, 73, 75, 78, 82 Oglebay Norton Co. Piggott, J. A...... 95 Capital; officers; operations...... 78 Pitfield, W. C...... 59 Ojibway salt mine...... 164 Plaskett, G. G...... 126 Oliver, R. M...... 87 Platinum metals. Onaping nickel mine...... 89 Production statistics...... 2, 4, 8, 84-86 Oneida twp., gypsum...... 160 Plesha, M. J...... 62 Osborn, A. F...... 25 Porcupine gold belt...... l O'Shaughnessy, W. M...... 105 Asbestos mining...... 158, 159 Otisse silver claims...... 125 Copper mining...... 102 Gold mining: dividends of companies...... 13 production...... 14, 15 Pamour Porcupine Mines Ltd. See also Deloro, Murphy, Shaw, Capital; officers; operations...... 53-55 Tisdale, Whitney twps. Production...... 14 Porcupine Grande gold mine...... 54 Pankiewich, W...... 147 Porcupine Lake, gold mg...... 29 Pan Silver silver mine ...... 119 Porcupine mining division...... 10, 11 Parlee, J. C...... 95 Porritt, R. V.. . . .16, 31, 38, 53, 93, 107, 111 Parry Sound mining division...... 10, 11 Port Arthur mining division...... 10, 11 Parsons, W. G...... 160 Port Colborne. Passmore, H. K...... 159 Blast furnace...... 73 Pater copper mine...... 109, 110 Paterson, J. A. H...... 93 Cement plant...... 168 Paterson, John...... 79 Nickel refinery...... 101 Paterson, W. D...... 126 Port Maitland, roast plant ...... 111 Patricia mining division...... 10, 11 Pottery, statistics...... 168 Patricia Portion of Kenora. Pountney, H. L...... 37, 117 Gold mining...... 51, 57 Powell silver claim...... 129 production...... 14, 15 Preston East Dome Mines Ltd...... 59 See also Baird, Balmer, Dome twps. Preston Mines Ltd. Nickel-copper mining...... 105 Capital; officers; operations...... 59, 60 Patricia Silver Mines Ltd...... 123 Production...... 14 Capital; officers; operations...... 135, 136 Pringle, C. C. D...... 136 Pattison, G. D...... 128, 148 Professor Silver Mines Ltd. Pattison iron claims...... 78 Capital; officers; operations...... 136, 137 Paymaster Consolidated Mines Ltd. Pronto Uranium Mines Ltd...... 109, 153 Capital; officers; operations...... 55-57 Prospecting activity...... 10 Production...... 14 Prospectors Airways Co. Ltd...... 38 Pearson, E. A...... 147 Proudfoot, G. M...... 90 179 Annual Report for 1963

PAGE Puhky, J. C...... 149 Rock, R. F...... 27 Pyrite mining...... 72 Rockwood Lime Co. Ltd...... 169 Pyrrhotite, production...... 5, 8, 84 Rockzone Mines Ltd. Capital; officers; operations...... 137, 138 Q Rolland, L. G...... 78 Quartz and quartzite. Roman, S. B...... 149 Industry and statistics...... 3, 6, 163 Romaniuk, B...... 147 Quebec Nickel Corp. Ltd...... 105 Romaniuk, M...... 147 Quicklime, production...... 7 Roper, H. L...... 59 Quirke uranium mine...... 154 Roscoe, H. E...... 167 Ross, J...... 134 Ross, W. T. D...... 166 R Ross gold mine...... 14, 35 Raaflaub, E. C...... 126 Ross twp., magnesium...... 82 Rae, A. C...... 153 Rothwell, H. D...... 55 Rahne, F. F...... 77 Row, W. S...... 16, 31, 38, 53, 93, 107, 111 Rainy River District...... l Rowe, G. W. Jr...... 156 Gold mining...... 62 Roy, G. A...... 59 Iron mining...... 74, 78, 79 Roy silver mine...... 148 Rand pyrite claim ...... 72 Ruby Valley mine...... 140 Ranney, G. A., Jr...... 74 Rudd, E. C...... 137 Rare earths, production...... 8 Rudd, H. E...... 24, 51 Rave, W. J...... 148 Rudolf, R. G...... 16, 31, 53 Rawdon twp., iron mg...... 77 Rupkey, A. M...... 77 Rea, W. H...... 38 Russell, G. C...... 136 Red Lake gold area. Rusty Lake Mining Corp. See Baird, Balmer, Dome twps. Capital; officers; operations...... 138, 139 Red Lake mg. division...... 10, 11 Redpath, J. B...... 18, 29 Redrock mine...... 140 Reed, A. M...... 77 Saddington, R. R...... 95 Reef gold mine. Sage, J. B...... 38 See Broulan Reef Gold Mines Ltd. St. Lawrence Cement Co. Ltd...... 168 Refineries. St. Lucie Exploration Co. Ltd. Nickel...... 96 Capital; officers; operations...... 110 Silver-cobalt...... 125 St. Mary's Cement Co. Ltd...... 168 Rembert, Edward...... 160 Salt. Renabie Mines Ltd. Industry and statistics...... 3, 7, 163 Capital; officers; operations...... 60-62 Mining operations...... 163-166 Production ...... 14 Sams, L. G...... 55 Renfrew county, lime...... 169 Sand and gravel, industry Magnesium mg...... 82 and statistics...... 3, 7, 169, 170 Rennie twp., gold mg...... 61 Sandstone, statistics...... 170 Ribotto, P. P...... 74 ,75 Sandwich West twp., salt...... 164 Rice, W. M...... 164 Sapawe Gold Mines Ltd. Richvale Research Laboratory...... 93 Capital; officers; operations...... 62, 63 Riddell, G. S...... l Sarnia, salt...... 164 Ridley, J. B...... 153 Satterley, R. D...... 74 Ringsleben, W. C...... 55 Sault Ste. Marie, blast furnaces...... 72 Rio Algom Mines Ltd. Sault Ste. Marie mg. division...... 10, 11 Capital; officers; operations...... 153-155 Savage silver mine...... 143 Copper mining...... 109, 110 Schemionek, H...... 147 Rio Tin to Dow Ltd. Scholes twp., copper mg...... 112 Capital; officers; operations...... 148, 149 Schwenger twp., iron mg...... 74, 78, 79 Rio Tinto Mining Co. of Canada Ltd.. 59, 153 Scully, V. W. T...... 78 Ritzel, V. H...... 98 Seagram, N. O...... 68 River Valley, garnet plant...... 160 Selenium, statistics...... 2, 5, 8, 84, 85 Rix Athabasca Uranium Mines Ltd. Seneca twp., gypsum...... 161 Capital; officers; operations...... 137 Sewer brick, statistics...... 168 Robb twp., copper and silver mg.. . . 102, 117 Sewer pipe, statistics...... 168 Roberts iron mine...... 80 Shale, S. J...... 77 Robertson, Andrew...... 147 Shaw twp., gold mg...... 29 Robertson, D. S...... 156 Sheehan, S. J...... 97 Robin Red Lake Mines Ltd...... 28 Sheppard, J. G...... 75 Robinson, C. A...... 145 Sherbrooke Metallurgical Co. Ltd. Robinson, S. H...... 43 Capital; officers; operations...... Ill Robson, W. T...... 43 Sheridan, J. P...... 110 Rochester silver mine...... 119 Sheridan, M. A...... 126 180 Volume 73

PAGE Sheriff, N. B...... 119, 126, 142 Stairs, G. P...... 63 Sherman, F. A...... 75 Stairs, I. C...... 63 Sherman, F. H...... , ... . 75 Stairs Exploration and Mining Co. Ltd. Shield Development Co. Ltd. Capital; officers; operations...... 63, 64 Capital; officers; operations...... Ill Stanleigh Uranium Mining Corp. Ltd.. . .. 59 Sibakin, J. G...... 79 Stanley, R. C. Jr.. . .23, 41, 45, 49, 50, 61, 68 Sifto Salt (1960) Ltd...... 165 Stanrock Uranium Mines Ltd. Silanco Mining and Refining Co. Ltd. . . . 119 Capital; officers; operations...... 156, 157 Silica brick, production...... 6 Stearns, Marshal...... 55 Silver. Steel Company of Canada Ltd. Mines: Capital; officers; operations...... 78, 79 dividends paid by...... 9 Steep Rock Iron Mines Ltd...... 74 operations...... 117-148 Capital; officers; operations...... 79-81 Prices...... 9 Steeprock Lake area, iron mg...... 74, 78, 79 Production statistics...... 2, 6, 8 Stellner, F. L...... 160 from gold ores...... 14, 15 Stephens, W. J...... 76 from nickel-copper ores...... 84-86 Stephenson, J. W...... 64 Silver Banner mine...... 124 Sterling, exchange value of...... , ...... 9 Silver Centre, silver mg...... 130 Stewart, James...... 86 Silver-Miller Mines Ltd...... 129 Stewart, R. D...... 38, 107 Capital; officers; operations...... 141, 142 Stohn, Carl...... 138 Silver Regent Mines Ltd. Stollery, A. W...... 149 Capital; officers; operations...... 142, 143 Stone, industry and statistics...... 3, 7, 170 Silver Summit Mines Ltd. Stonefields Industrial Minerals Ltd. Capital; officers; operations...... 143, 144 Capital; officers; operations...... 160 Silver Town Mines Ltd. Stoneman, E. G...... 101 Capital; officers; operations...... 144, 145 Stovel, J. H...... 31 Silverfields Mining Corp. Ltd. Stover twp., gold mg...... 61 Capital; officers; operations...... 139 Strategic Minerals Corp...... 81 Silvermaque Mining Ltd. Strategic-Udy Metallurgy Ltd. Capital; officers; operations...... 140, 141 Capital; officers; operations...... 81 Simpson Lake, gold mg...... 29 Stratford, H. R...... 164 Sims, I. D...... 77 Strathcona nickel mine...... 88, 90, 98 Sinclair, A. G...... 158 Strathcona twp., silver mg...... 119 Sinclair, W. R...... 44 Streit, J. D...... 32 Sir James iron mine...... 72 Strontium, production...... 82 Siscoe Metals of Ontario Ltd. Structural materials. Capital; officers; operations...... 145-147 Industry and statistics. . l, 3, 7, 8, 168-170 Siscoe Mines Ltd...... 145 Sudbury District. Sloan, E. W. Jr...... 78 Gold mining...... 61 Smart, J. L...... 148 production ...... 14, 15 Smelters. Iron mining...... 77 Iron. See Blast furnaces. Nickel-copper mining...... 86-93, 95-102 Lime consumption...... 169 Sudbury mining division...... 10, 11 Nickel-copper...... 84 Sullivan, P. J...... 125 operations...... 91, 96 Sulphur. Smith, E. G...... 164 Production statistics...... 3, 7, 84, 85, 166 Smith, H. Greville...... 78 Sulphuric acid plants...... 111, 166 Smith, H. W...... 98 Summers twp., gold mg...... 43 Smith, J. F. Jr...... 74 Smith, J. H...... 153 Smith, S. C...... 27 Smith, W. D...... 38 Talc. Smith-Cobalt silver mine...... 138 Mining operations...... 167 Smithers, L. D...... 148 Production statistics...... 3, 7 Snitch, R. L...... 99 Taylor, H. C...... 75 Soapstone...... 7 Taylor, H. F. C...... 91 Sobey, F. H...... 164 Taylor, R. B...... 78 Solomino Gold Mines Ltd. Teck-Hughes Gold Mines Ltd. Capital; officers; operations...... 147 See Teck Corp. Ltd. Soutar, W. H...... 158 Teck Corporation Ltd. (Teck-Hughes South Giroux silver mine...... 136 Mining Division) South Lorrain twp., silver mg.. . 130, 131, 135 Capital; officers; operations...... 64-66 Spanish American mine...... 154 Production...... 14 Spragge twp., copper mg...... 109 Teck twp., gold mg...... 41, 45, 68 Springer, K. J...... 43 Tedford, M. W...... 123 Stairs, E. F...... 63 Tellurium, production...... 2, 5, 8, 84, 85 181 Annual Report for 1963

PAGE Temagami Mining Co. Ltd. Upper Canada Mines Ltd. Capital; officers; operations...... 112, 113 Capital; officers; operations...... 67, 68 Temiskaming silver mine...... 136 Production...... 14 Teske, F. C...... 76 Uranium. Thoman, R. K...... 111 Industry and statistics. . . . .2, 5, 8, 14, 149 Thomas, Lloyd...... 75 milling, lime consumption ...... 169 Thomas, W. A...... 153 Mining companies, dividends...... 9 Thompson, Man., nickel mining...... 95 operations...... 149-157 Thomson, D. A...... 136 Urquhart, M. L...... 27, 47 Thomson, John...... 82 Urquhart, N. C...... 16, 93, 107, 111, 167 Thorium. Production...... 5, 8, 82, 148, 149 V Treatment plant...... 149 Vail, R. C...... 164 Three Nations gold mine...... 54 Vary, G. A...... 26 Thunder Bay District. Ventures Ltd...... 87 Copper-lead-zinc mg...... 104, 107, 111 Victor nickel mine...... 96 Gold mining...... 114 Violamac Mines Ltd...... 125 production...... 15 Violet silver mine...... 121, 123 Nickel mining...... 93 Vorback, J...... 119 Tilston, W. G...... 99 Timagami Island...... 112 Timiskaming District. W Copper mining...... 109, 110 Wages. See Labour statistics. Gold mining...... 38-40, 64-66 Wainberg, J. M...... 141 See also Kirkland L. area. Walker, A. J...... 114 Larder L. area. Walker, C. W...... 134 Iron mining...... 76 Walker, George M...... 81 Silver-cobalt mining...... 110, 122-129 Walkey, G. W...... 104 Timiskaming mining division...... 10, 11 Walkom, L. K...... 57 Timiskaming Testing Laboratories...... 134 Walsh, Fred...... 124 Timmins, J. R...... 33, 53 Walton, W. S...... 25 Timmins, L. H...... 31, 53 Ward, J. C. Jr...... 156 Timmins, N. A...... 33 Warden twp., asbestos mg...... 159 Tip Top copper mine...... 107 Ware, T. M...... 163 Tisdale twp., gold mg.. . . 17, 29, 33, 47, 55, 59 Watt, L. N...... 64 Titanium, production...... 83 W'atts, Gordon...... 125 Todd, F. H...... 130 Wawa iron industry...... 71 Tormont Mines Ltd. Wedd, S. M...... 47, 86 Capital; officers; operations...... 147, 148 Weeks, C. C...... 71 Toronto, licences recorded at...... 10 Weir, J. G...... 82 Tory, J. S. D...... 47, 71 Weldon, R. D...... 81 Tough, Sherman...... 125 Welland county, peat moss...... 163 Township 27, Alg., pyrite mg...... 72 Welsford, H. G...... 78 copper mg...... 114 Werner Lake area, nickel mg...... 105 Township 28, Alg., copper mg...... 114 West, R. B...... 86 Township 29, Alg., iron mg...... 71, 72 Westell, J. H...... 57, 64 Township 143, Alg., uranium mg...... 154 Wetmore, L. E...... 105 Wheable, L. A...... 166 Township 144, Alg., uranium mg... . 154, 156 White, A. W...... 26, 102, 125, 132 Township 149, Alg., uranium mg...... 154 White, F. R. Jr...... 78 Township 150, Alg., uranium Whitelaw, A. B...... 105 mg...... 149, 154, 156 Whitney, R. W...... 76 Township 155, Alg., uranium mg...... 154 Whitney twp., gold mg.. . . . 17, 29, 31, 36, 54 Trap rock, statistics...... 170 Wiemer, H. F...... 160 Tribag Mining Co. Ltd. Wiemer, I. J. I., Mrs...... 160 Capital; officers; operations...... 113, 114 Wiemer, R. W...... 160 Tuck, J. H...... 101 Wigwam silver mine...... 148 Tudhope twp., copper claims...... 110 Wilkinson, T. A...... 128 Tungsten, production...... 8 Willet twp., silver mg...... 117, 128 Turner, Sir Mark...... 153 Willis, Hon. H. A...... 149 Willoughby, B. E...... 149 Willroy Mines Ltd...... 104 U Capital; officers; operations...... 114-116 Wilmar Mines Ltd...... 22 United Cobalt Mines...... 137 Wilson, D. R...... 153 United States. Wilson, H. S...... 153 Metal prices and exchange...... 9 Wilson, V...... 105 University silver claims...... 129 Wilton-Clark, H...... 140 182 Volume 73

Y PAGE Windeler, C. H...... 16, 31, 53, 111, 167 Yates twp., copper mg...... 112 Wingate, H. S...... 95 Young, H. G...... 32, 51 Winson, R. W...... 159 Young, P. E...... 110 Winter, Martin ...... 117 Young Mines Ltd., H. G. Winters, Hon. R. W...... 59, 71, 153 See H. G. Young Mines Ltd. Wood, W. G...... 134 Younger, J. W...... 78 Woodrooffe, G. T. N...... 82, 87 Yule, S. C...... 40 Woods, W. H...... 162 Woodstock, cement plant...... 168 Worley, J. E...... 72 Wright, A. G...... 75 Wright, E. B...... 162 Zangen, Wilhelm...... 71 Wright, J. D...... 166 Zarysky, R...... 147 Wright, H. W...... 41 Zinc. Wright, R. W...... 153 Industry and statistics...... 2, 5, 8, 82 Wright-Hargreaves Mines Ltd. Mining operations...... 94, 116 Capital; officers; operations...... 68-70 Sulphides, roasting ...... 111 Production...... 14 Zirconium, production...... 82

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